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 (Willingham, 2018).

Academics Facts & Rankings

Affordability

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

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

Affordability Facts & Rankings

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.

Quality of Life Facts & Rankings

We are all Cowboys

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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?

Poke-a-thon

There are plenty of reasons to get vaccinated

This fall, we are providing students with a lot more. The Cowboy family is strongly encouraged to get your COVID-19 vaccination. Not only will you be keeping yourself and those around you healthy, you will also be entered in a raffle to win awesome prizes, including more than $10,000 in bursar scholarships.

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State Magazine

The fall feature is out and packed with compelling features and stunning photography

STATE magazine covers current research, campus events, alumni achievements and historic moments from OSU’s proud history. The Fall 2021 issue highlights Dr. Kayse Shrum's journey and her vision for the future, OSU-Tulsa's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, groundbreaking for the new agricultural building, OSUIT turning 75, OSU's sports media department's prominent alumni all over the country, and more.

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