Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
78.85%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Oregon State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 78.85%. This means approximately 789 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 29,557 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
78.85%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $13,494 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,664 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $29,926 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $19,568 | State avg: $18,521. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 22.36% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 33.39% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Oregon State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$35,664
Room and board
$15,075
Books and supplies
$600
Other expenses
$3,036
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$29,926
Average net price
$19,568
Average aid coverage
35%
$10,358 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Oregon State University pays approximately $19,568 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Oregon average of $18,521 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Oregon State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Oregon and national averages.
Oregon State University net price
$19,568
Oregon average
$18,521
National average
$17,506
Oregon State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $35,664 and average net price at $19,568. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$35,664
Current net price
$19,568
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
70.63%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$64,010
Undergraduates
29,557
10-Year Median Earnings - Oregon State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Oregon State University graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Oregon State University?
Undergraduates
29,557
Completion rate
70.63%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
22.36%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
33.39%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 22.36% of Oregon State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 33.39% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Oregon State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Oregon State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Oregon State University lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Oregon State University is listed at 1500 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97331. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Oregon State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | 78.85% | $35,664 | $19,568 | $64,010 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $101,028 |
| University of Portland | 95.39% | $54,900 | $36,371 | $82,804 |
| Linfield University | 87.93% | $49,530 | $27,341 | $78,638 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 91.67% | $35,592 | $16,391 | $72,273 |
Similar Schools in Corvallis
This local cluster focuses on nearby Corvallis schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Corvallis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oregon State University's acceptance rate?
Oregon State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 78.85%.
How much is Oregon State University tuition?
Oregon State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $35,664.
What is Oregon State University's average net price?
Oregon State University's average net price in the local dataset is $19,568.
What is Oregon State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $64,010 for Oregon State University.
Is Oregon State University accredited?
Oregon State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Oregon State University?
The local dataset lists 29,557 undergraduate students at Oregon State University.
What percentage of Oregon State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Oregon State University in the local dataset is 22.36%.
What is the federal loan rate at Oregon State University?
The federal loan rate for Oregon State University in the local dataset is 33.39%.
Where should I verify Oregon State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Oregon State University or the latest official federal education data.