Oklahoma State University

America's brightest orangeis going to look good on you

Opportunities here stretch as far as the eye can see. You'll get real experience to start your career off on the right track. And a big dose of Cowboy spirit in a community you'll be proud to call home.

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300+Majors & minors

to choose from — fueling careers in everything from accounting to zoology

200+Master's & Ph.D. options

and more than 20 graduate certificates for continuing education

Why OSU?

Academics & Research

OSU is a nationally ranked research university — in the classroom and on the field.

Top 50 Public Universities in America (Niche.com, 2018).
Most Truman Scholars (for graduate study in public service) in Oklahoma.
Honors curriculum listed top 10 in the nation Willinghamm, 2018).

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Affordability

As a land-grant institution, we believe access to education is an essential part of our mission.

Top 100 Best College Values Kiplingerr, 2017).
No. 76 (out of 4,000+) Best Public Schools for Scholarships GoodCalll, 2016).
Over 50% of OSU students graduate with zero student loan debt.

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Quality of Life

We invest in the well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community.

Largest comprehensive university student union in the world.
Students routinely log thousands of volunteer hours each year.
Located in America's friendliest college town.

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We are all Cowboys

Learn the code

Research that improves lives

and strengthens communities

Research at OSU, a Carnegie R1 research university, is relevant, accessible and beneficial — whether it’s exploring basic scientific questions or applied concepts that directly impact lives. OSU is listed in Carnegie Classifications of Institutions’ top tier for research universities.

Interested in research?

Living the Code

with President Kayse Shrum

Introducing Living the Code, a special video series presented by Dr. Shrum which showcares the stories of OSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and stakeholders who embody the Cowboy Code. The pilot episode of Living the Code features Tashia Cheves, who was a first-generation student at OSU and now serves as the Manager of Student Retention at the Spears School of Business.

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Watch on Inside OSU

State Magazine: Winter 2022

Vol. 18, No. 2 features an in-depth look at an ambitious new strategy which will guide the university for years to come and ultimately cement OSU as the nation's preeminent land-grant institution. In this issue, we also look back at President Shrum's historic inauguration ceremony, celebrate enrollment milestones and the return of OSU alumnus and country music superstar Garth Brooks, and more!

In this issue

OSU Career Services organizes career readiness summit to support student-facing staff Feb 8

The summit provided staff with career readiness information through interactive breakout sessions and panels. Its goal was to show how the broad range of perspectives throughout the OSU staff network can have an impact on interactions with students as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Super Bowl LVII to be played on Oklahoma State University turfgrass Feb 8

State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, recently installed Tahoma 31 bermudagrass on its field. Scientists at Oklahoma State University developed the grass, which is known for its drought resistance and cold hardiness. Super Bowl LVII will be played at the stadium on Sunday.

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The Welcome Plaza Walkway and OSU Pillars

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