Rankings & Awards
Academic & research
Explore our regional and national academic rankings and discover how Oklahoma State
University is at the forefront of academic excellence and innovation. As a Carnegie-classified
R1 research university, OSU is committed to enhancing the quality of life through
groundbreaking research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced academic programs.
Recognized for affordability
Higher education is a powerful economic driver for the state of Oklahoma. Tuition
and fees at OSU are 69 percent of the national average for land-grant universities;
cost of attendance is 78 percent of the national average.
Known for friendliness
Students and employees enjoy a better quality of life while on campus and are encouraged
to take advantage of the numerous programs designed to improve life on campus.
Overall University RankingsWe're more than proud of the recognition OSU has received from organizations all across the nation.
Top
100 public school in U.S.
U.S. News and World Report named Oklahoma State University a Top 100 Public School in the 2022 Best College
Rankings list.
Top %
of Best Colleges in America
Oklahoma State University ranked in the top 15% of Best Colleges in 2023 by College Factual.
Top 3%
of global universities by The Center for World University Rankings.
Top 10
state colleges for nonresidents
"The Best State Schools for Out-of-Staters," Money Magazine, 2017
#1
Best Value public university in Oklahoma