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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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Introducing Interim President Hess

A new chapter at OSU

With an impressive career spanning over 43 years in Oklahoma higher education, Dr. Jim Hess is committed to fostering student success and advancing the university's land-grant mission. In this recent episode of Inside OSU, we learn more about the experiences that shaped his career, his connection to the Cowboy family and what drives his passion for education. He looks forward to collaborating with students, faculty and staff to lead OSU into a bright future.

About Dr. Hess

Discover OSU Arts Week

Celebrate creativity and connection

Don't just observe the Arts — become part of the story. From April 18-26, 2025, campus will transform into a vibrant hub of artistic exploration with events that will ignite creativity, foster meaningful connections and create lasting memories for students, faculty, staff and our Stillwater community. Experience the excitement of fine arts, performing arts and applied arts during this weeklong celebration.

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Alumni Q&A: Sophia Shoate Apr 16

OSU graduate Sophia Shoate spent 34 years at UPS, where she advanced to become President of Global Enterprise Sales. Shoate shared career insights as one of three featured business leaders at CEO Day on April 1 in the Student Union Theater.

Cowboy family discusses initiatives with lawmakers at Oklahoma Capitol Apr 16

Oklahoma’s largest university system painted the State Capitol America’s Brightest Orange on Wednesday.

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