Academics & Research

Elite Academics

OSU, Oklahoma’s land-grant institution, improves our quality of life by bringing new technologies, processes, research and medicines to the marketplace. As a Carnegie classified R1 research university, our innovative academics develop our students’ intellect and creativity.

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1Top college in Oklahoma

OSU beats all Oklahoma universities for its online education opportunities, said Top Colleges: Online Colleges.

10Honors Curriculum listed in top 10

OSU’s Honors College’s curriculum is among the top 10 in the nation, says the book Inside Honors 2018-2019.

Excellence for All

OSU prepares all students for a bright future

Through our academic resources, along with structural support such as the Center for Sovereign Nations, Veterans Success Center and more, our campus actively broadens our students’ perspectives. As a seven-time Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award winner, we empower individuals to promote a more accepting and inclusive world.

Division of Institutional Diversity

Establishing Innovation

At OSU, we are committed to improving lives.

Through many creative initiatives, we establish an accessible campus for students, faculty, staﬀ, fans and visitors. Whether it is academics and curriculum, maintaining a healthy campus or oﬀering unique programs, OSU is a leader in improving the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation and the world.

About OSU

97Ranked No. 97 on the FORBES list of Top Public Universities

The FORBES list of America’s Top Colleges focuses on the direct benefits schools provide their graduates such as alumni salaries, debt after graduation, academic success and more.

95Ranked No. 95 on Top Public Schools by U.S. News and World Report

This ranking evaluates universities on 16 measures of academic quality including graduation and retention rates, ﬁnancial resources, student excellence and more.

Best in business

Spears School of Business is one of the Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2017, placing it in the top 15 percent of accredited institutions.

Top fashion

OSU ranks No. 19 for colleges and universities in the U.S. with fashion merchandising programs on “The Best Fashion Merchandising Schools in the U.S. in 2018.”

Master's in accounting

OSU is ranked in the top 50 graduate accounting programs in the nation.

Elite education

OSU ranks No. 17 in the Best Master’s in Educational Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation for the masters degree in educational psychology, educational research and evaluation.

Bright futures

OSU has been selected as one of the top 25 best online master’s in electrical engineering by BestColleges.com.

Quality concepts

OSU’s Master’s in Management Information Systems ranks No. 10 Best Master’s in Management Information Systems Online Degree Programs for 2018.

Awards and Rankings

Nationally recognized

We're more than proud of the recognition OSU has received from organizations all across the nation.

University rankings

A top-tier university

From being named a top public university to being known as America's Healthiest Campus, OSU's awards and rankings showcase our academic distinctions, campus culture and value. Learn more about each area in the rankings pages below.

Affordability Quality of Life

Elite Academics

1Top college in Oklahoma

10Honors Curriculum listed in top 10

Excellence for All

Establishing Innovation

97Ranked No. 97 on the FORBES list of Top Public Universities

95Ranked No. 95 on Top Public Schools by U.S. News and World Report

Best in business

Top fashion

Master's in accounting

Elite education

Bright futures

Quality concepts

Awards and Rankings

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Nationally recognized

A top-tier university