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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.

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.

Ideal Graduate

Creating a Path to Success
The Ideal Graduate, an integral imperative in OSU’s strategic plan, has officially launched.
Rooted within our Cowboy Culture are key qualities and attributes that we strive for in the ideal OSU graduate. In addition to a degree, our students will develop four Ideal Graduate Competencies: professional preparedness, engaged citizenship, ethical leadership and personal responsibility. Students will build these skills through activities both inside and outside of the classroom and will demonstrate their impact through the OSU Portfolio.

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.

Best in business

Spears Business online MBA ranked  No. 16 by U.S. News & World Report.

Sowing Success

Ferguson College of Agriculture is No. 5 in the 2024 Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America rankings.

Engineering Excellence

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology ranked No. 9 for Best Online Master's in Engineering Programs for Veterans and in the top 15% of institutions for online master’s in engineering programs — tied at No. 14.

Elite education

OSU’s online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program ranks No. 13 for 2024.

Bright futures

Several Oklahoma State University degree programs rose in the annual U.S. News and World Report.

Great hospitality

OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management ranks 11th in the United States and 22nd globally the 2024 edition of ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.


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