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Why OSU?

Ranked No. 1 for both Best Value and Best Academics in Oklahoma (Niche, 2024), OSU is a place that’s big on opportunity and making a difference. There are countless reasons to join the Cowboy family, and we can't wait to welcome you to campus so you can make meaningful connections and build your future.

300+ Majors & Minors

200+ Master’s & PH.D. Options

Top 50 Public Universities in America

Niche ,2024

No. 4 in the nation for experiential learning

Forage, 2023

No. 4 Top Online College in America

Newsweek, 2024

Highly ranked for United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2023

Life on Campus

At OSU, we are motivated by a relentless drive to discover innovative solutions and create connection — all while building a better future for all. Engage with Cowboys everywhere and explore our lively and welcoming campus environment by following us on social media.

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Faculty Impact

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Why OSU?

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Campus Connections

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Homecoming 2024

Innovative Visions... Timeless Traditions

Experience the 103rd edition of America's Greatest Homecoming on Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2024!

Homecoming events include the dyeing of the Edmon Low Library fountain and the crowning of the Homecoming king and queen, Harvest Carnival and Chili Cook-Off, Walkaround, and the Sea of Orange Parade. The Cowboys will host the Arizona State Sun Devils inside Boone Pickens Stadium to officially conclude the Homecoming festivities.

Homecoming Events

OSU Polytech

Building Oklahoma’s high-tech workforce

OSU Polytech offers practical, applied learning through innovative STEM-based curriculum and industry-aligned academic programs. It coordinates technical academic programs delivered through OSU’s institutions and campuses in Oklahoma City, Okmulgee, Stillwater and Tulsa — making industry-aligned education more accessible.

Polytech Programs

OSU Mortar Board names 2024 Top 20 freshmen men and women Oct 25

The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board honor society recently named students to its annual list of Top 20 Freshmen Men and Top 20 Freshmen Women, as well as Top 10 Freshmen Men and Women for the 2023-24 class.

OSU named a Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists Oct 25

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