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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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Land-Grant Week 2025

Bringing the mission to life

OSU's Land-Grant Week connected our campus community with the mission that defines us. Students explored how their education serves a greater purpose. Faculty and staff celebrated their role in advancing knowledge and serving communities. Through demonstrations, interactive experiences and meaningful conversations, the week demonstrated what being a land-grant university means — turning research into solutions, education into leadership and expertise into community impact.

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Stories That Connect

From Campus to Community

The Cowboy Chronicles brings you inside the complete Oklahoma State University experience through various perspectives and voices. Through our collection of blogs, podcasts, video series and photo essays, you can experience the work, discoveries and impact of OSU across Oklahoma and the world. By going beyond the headlines, you will see the achievements shaping our land-grant mission.

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OSU sociologist Railey works to combat substance use stigma in rural communities Nov 5

Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Ashley Railey is working to change how rural communities address substance use through evidence-based strategies that reduce stigma and expand access to treatment. “Rural communities have faced economic hardships that have been correlated with the rise in the opioid epidemic over the past few decades and similar substance use concerns,” said Railey, an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology. “Multiple stigmatizing beliefs are shown to exist in rural areas, which can make addressing any one belief challenging.”

Inaugural Search and Rescue State Championship takes flight Nov 5

Thirty schools from across Oklahoma recently tested their skills at the first Search and Rescue State Championship at Lake Carl Blackwell near Stillwater.