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, 2024).
Honors curriculum listed top 10 in the nation (Willingham, 2018).
No. 1 (out of 22) Colleges with the Best Academics in Oklahoma (Niche, 2024)

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Affordability

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

No. 1 (out of 22) Best Value Colleges in Oklahoma (Niche, 2024).
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.

Top 10 in the U.S. for sustainability (Times Higher Education, 2023).
Largest comprehensive university student union in the world.
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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The Year of the Cowboy

Celebrating 100 years of Frank Eaton's legacy

Hold on to your cowboy hats as we gear up to honor Eaton, Pete and 100 years of Cowboy history with a series of special events, exclusive memorabilia and more.

A special tradition was born in the early 1920s when Oklahoma State University (then Oklahoma A&M College) began searching for a new mascot. The true roots of Pistol Pete date back to a century ago, when the character originated from legendary cowboy Frank B. Eaton. Since then, Pistol Pete has continued to serve as a widely recognized symbol of our bright and welcoming OSU spirit.

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STATE Magazine

Vol. 19, No. 1 features the College of Veterinary Medicine at OSU as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of serving the state

STATE magazine covers current research, campus events, alumni achievements and historic moments from OSU’s proud history. The Fall 2023 issue also highlights the Great Plains Center of Excellence, the Women for OSU Symposium's 15th anniversary, President Shrum's new Living the Code series and more.

In this issue