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).

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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 (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.

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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

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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.

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Centennial homecoming celebration

America's Greatest Homecoming, October 24-30, 2021

OSU is looking forward to having thousands of members of the Cowboy family from past, present and future together in Stillwater for the centennial edition of America’s Greatest Homecoming. There are many exciting OSU homecoming traditions to join in, including dyeing the library fountain orange, the Sea of Orange Parade, Walkaround and our Cowboy football team taking on Kansas at Boone Pickens Stadium. We can’t wait to see you all!

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Introducing Inside OSU

Free high quality video streaming of your favorite content

OSU is joining the streaming generation with Inside OSU, available via desktop and mobile at insideosu.com. There is also an Inside OSU app available for download on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Inside OSU will feature live coverage of events on campus such as homecoming, commencement, guest speakers and performances from OSU’s Greenwood School of Music. Users will also find content from OSU athletics, academic programs, and student life.

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