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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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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 featured in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2025 Edition Oct 17

The Princeton Review, known for its many education services and resources for college-bound students, features Oklahoma State University in the 2025 edition of its online resource, The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges.

OSU part of national network creating 10-year ag research plan Oct 17

agInnovation, the national network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities, is launching a working 10-year Research Roadmap outlining a research focus in climate solutions, water resiliency and sustainable food systems.

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