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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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State of Orange

A Day of Cowboy Service

This spring, OSU President Kayse Shrum announced a visionary new service project — State of Orange: A Day of Cowboy Service. On April 13, over 3,000 participants answered the call to make a difference at more than 350 event locations nationwide, demonstrating how the university’s land-grant mission extends beyond the classroom and into the community.

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A new era of innovation

Revolutionizing the way we think about health

OSU has created a first-of-its-kind, university-based institute for optimizing health and performance. The Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute harnesses the university’s existing areas of exploration, along with our groundbreaking athletic performance research. By uniting multiple disciplines for maximum impact, HPNRI is transforming health outcomes for all Oklahomans.

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OSU Agriculture administrators receive top scientific honor Apr 24

OSU Agriculture Vice President Jayson Lusk and Scott Senseman, associate vice president of OSU Ag Research, were named Honorary Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for scientific and economic contributions to their fields.

Rep. Bice set to speak at OSU spring commencement Apr 24

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice, an Oklahoma State University alumna, will be the speaker at her alma mater’s spring 2024 commencement May 11.

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