Oklahoma State University
The Code calls. How will you answer?
Why OSU?
Ranked No. 1 for Best College and Most Affordable in Oklahoma (Research.com, 2026), 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.
Top 50 Public Universities in America
Online programs earn national recognition
Named best value in Oklahoma
Recognized with two national sustainability rankings
Life on Campus
OSU stands not only as a bastion of academic excellence but also as a cultivator of character and tradition. With these interviews, we embark on a journey to uncover the stories of students, teachers and faculty members who have embraced the Cowboy Code as a guiding philosophy in their daily lives.
WE ARE ALL
COWBOYS
Let's Talk Mental Health
An evening with Joshua Rivedal
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 4-5 p.m. in the Student Union Theater for an evening of humor, storytelling and honest conversation about resilience and wellbeing in college. Nationally recognized speaker, author and comedian Joshua Rivedal shares practical strategies for navigating stress, building connections and taking care of yourself and others. The event is free and open to all, with food, giveaways and a few surprises along the way.
Answering the Call
The Future of the OSU System
On Sept. 21, join us on the Stillwater campus to experience Answering the Call, the OSU System's new strategic plan, and discover the bold vision that shapes the future of our five institutions. President Jim Hess and university leaders will unveil the roadmap guiding the next chapter. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, donor or friend of the university, your perspective is part of the story we're writing together. Join us as we celebrate with launch events happening this fall across the OSU System.
News
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The story of The Drummer highlights how a group of OSU students in the 1960s championed free expression, academic freedom and civil discourse, creating an independent newspaper whose legacy continues to influence conversations about open dialogue
Kirk Jewell’s transformative leadership of the OSU Foundation helped generate more than $2.6 billion in support for Oklahoma State University, but his greatest legacy remains the culture of philanthropy, mentorship and service that continues to
EVERY COWBOY ANSWERS THE CALL
In everything we make, do and say, we’re answering a call: to unlock possibilities, unleash ambitions and turn big dreams into great deeds. At Oklahoma State University, your gift is more than generosity, it’s groundbreaking and sky-scraping, changing Cowboys’ lives for good.