School
name and address
Contact
for more information
Oregon State University: 104 Kerr Administration Building Corvallis,
OR 97331-2118
Main telephone: 541.737.1000
Website: http://oregonstate.edu
Virtual campus tour:
Request more information: https://adminfo.ucsadm.oregonstate.edu/prod/bwskwpro.P_ChooseProspectType
General
information:
General information:
Educational system: Oregon University System
Public or private: Public
Type of school: University
Date founded: 1868
Degrees offered: Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's,
Master's, First Professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees: School accreditation
NW Commission on Colleges and
Universities: Specialized accreditation
Business and Accounting (AACSB),
Chemistry (ACS), Construction Engineering (ACCE), Engineering (ABET), Forestry
(SAF), Pharmacy (ACPE), Teacher Education (NCATE/TSPC), Veterinary Medicine
(AVMA), Rangeland Resources (SRM), Counseling (IACS/NCATE/TSPC), Athletic
Training (CAAHEP), Student Health Service (AAAHC), Health Care Administration
(AUPHA), Nutrition and Food Management (ADA), Occupational Safety (ABET),
Health Education (NCATE), Wood Science (SWST), Public Health (CEPH), Home
Economics (AAFCS)
Workforce Investment Act eligible
training provider: Approved for
specific programs; see program descriptions
School mascot:
BeaversSchool Setting:
Setting: Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Population of city the school is in: 55,055
Distance from campus to city center: 1 mile
Public transportation to campus: Yes
Student parking on campus: Yes
Campus size: 422 acres
County: Benton
School Visits:
Visitor information website: http://oregonstate.edu/visitosu/
Contact to set up school visit: visit.osu@oregonstate.edu
Student Body:
Enrollment
Gender: Men Women Total
Freshmen
Full time: 1,631 1,503 3,134
Part time: 107 92 199
Total: 1,738 1,595 3,333
All undergraduates
Full time: 9,685 8,110 17,795
Part time: 1,974 2,043 4,017
Total: 11,659 10,153 21,812
Graduates 2,057 2,145 4,202
Total students13,936 12,457 26,393
Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 1%
Asian: 7%
Black: 1%
Hispanic: 7%
Multiracial: 5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: Less than 1%
White: 69%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 4%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Out-of-state students
Percentage of students from out of state: 21%
Number of states and territories
represented: 50
International students
Percentage of students from outside the U.S.: 4%
Number of countries represented:
91
Age
of studentsPercentage of students 25 or older: 17%
Costs:
Annual costs for full-time
undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2012-2013
academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)
In-state tuition $6,660
Out-of-state tuition $20,844
Fees $1,478
Books and supplies $1,908 
Other required expenses $2,181
Room and board (live on campus)*
$10,563
* Room and board costs may vary
by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan •Academic program/major
•Campus/location
•Class load (number of credits
taken)
Tuition refund policy
For information visit:
http://oregonstate.edu/fa/businessaffairs/studentfinance/accounts
Tuition payment plans available
•Deferment plan (you can pay part
of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)
•Installment plan (you can pay
tuition in several payments over the course of the term)
Tuition waivers available to•School employees and their children
Tuition waivers are available for graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants.
Financial aid:
Contact for counseling or more information: Doug SeversDirector of Financial Aid/Scholarship
Email: financial.aid@oregonstate.edu
Phone: 541.737.2241
Financial aid office website http://oregonstate.edu/financialaid/
Scholarship list website http://oregonstate.edu/financialaid/scholarships
Applying for financial aid
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid) preferred (will accept any MDF form)
Application deadline (for fall term) February 28 (priority
date)
Letters about aid sent to applicants Continuous, staring
April 1 Financial aid awarded to undergraduates (2012-2013)
Freshmen All
undergraduates (includes freshmen)
Typical financial aid package $10,651 $10,515
Percentage of need* met by aid package 59% 53%
Average amount of financial aid awarded
Loan $2,904 $3,750
Scholarship or grant $3,041 $3,220
Work study award $2,926 $3,220
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Who received financial aid
Freshmen All
undergraduates (includes freshmen)Number who applied for financial aid 2,834 12,514
Number who received financial aid 1,976 9,933
Financial aid programs at this school
Loans
•Federal Perkins loans
•Federal PLUS loans (for parents)
•Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
•Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
•Institution loans (from the school)
Need-based scholarships and grants
•Federal Pell Grants•Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
•Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
•School-sponsored scholarships and grants
•State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Merit-based scholarships and grants
•School-sponsored scholarships in academics
•School-sponsored scholarships in art
•School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements
•School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics
Student employment
•Work study
Veteran's benefits
•Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
Oregon Opportunity Grant
Need based aid available in academics, alumni affiliation,
athletics, job skills, leadership, minority status and state/district
residency.
Non-need based scholarships available in academics, alumni
affiliation, athletics, job skills, ROTC, leadership, minority status and
state/district residency.
Admissions:
Contact for more information
Noah BuckleyDirector of Admissions
osuadmit@oregonstate.edu
541.737.4411
800.291.4192
Admissions office website: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/
Electronic application website: https://adminfo.ucsadm.oregonstate.edu/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
Entrance difficulty
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Last year's applicants
Men Women Total
Number who applied 6,401 5,929 12,330
Number accepted 4,834
4,886 9,720
Number who enrolled 1,738 1,595
3,333
Education required for admission
High school education High school diploma required and GED
accepted.
Required high school courses College prep courses: four
years English, three years math, three years social studies, three years
science (minimum of 2 lab sciences), and two years foreign language.
Application dates
Due Notified by
Fall admission* September 1;
February 1 (priority) Continuous, starting October 15
Early action (apply early, but not November 1 March
15
required to attend if accepted)
Transfer May
1 Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term
admission are likely to be different.
Application requirements
Online application available: https://adminfo.ucsadm.oregonstate.edu/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
Application fee $50
Submit these items:
Application: Required for all students
College transcript: Required for some students
High school GPA: 3.00, required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate: Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement: Required for some students
Other application materials: Additional review for students with GPA below 3.00, required for some students
Exams
Required exams SAT I or ACT
Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants
High school GPA: Very important
Difficulty of high school courses: Very important
Standardized test scores: Considered
High school class rank: Important
Recommendations: Considered
Application essay: Very important
Character/personal qualities: Important
Interview: Considered
Talent or ability: Important
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Level of applicant's interest: Important
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered
Work experience: Important
Related to a school graduate: Not considered
First generation college student: Not considered
Racial/ethnic group: Not considered
Other admissions information
•Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time
Students can defer admission within the same academic year.
For more information about PASS, visit: http://pass.ous.edu/
Transfer student admissions
Admission requirements 124 transfer hours can be
transferred.Minimum GPA required: 2.25
For more information about transfer admission visit: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/transfer.html
Number who applied: 3238
Number who were accepted: 2431 Credits accepted for transfer students
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject: Yes
Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school
SAT Score
Critical reading
Math Writing
Under 400 5% 3% 7% 400 - 499 27% 22% 32%
500 - 599 41% 37% 41%
600 - 699 22% 30% 17%
700 - 800 5% 7% 3%
Average score 541 560 521
ACT Score 18 - 23 37%
24 - 29 45%
30 - 36 12%
Average score 24
High school performance of students who enrolled at this
school
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.56 Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 90%
Percentage in top 25% 55%
Percentage in top 10% 26%
Undergraduate retention and graduation
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 81%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 33%
Between four and five years 21%
Between five and six years 6%
Academics:
Degrees offered
•Certificate or diploma
•Bachelor's•Master's
•First professional
•Doctorate
•Graduate certificate
•Other advanced degrees
School catalog
School catalog website: http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/
Faculty and instruction
Academic calendar: Quarters Number of faculty on campus: 1,345
Student faculty ratio: 21:1
Graduate assistants teach lower-level courses: Yes
Graduation requirements
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree: 180 quarter hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements: Yes
Internship requirement: Depends on major Math or science requirement: Yes
Senior project requirement: Depends on major
Foreign language requirement for some degrees.
Attendance options
•Evenings•On-line/distance learning
•Part time
•Summer school
•Weekends
Classes offered after 4 pm weekdays and on weekends.
For more information about distance learning visit http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu
Dual-enrollment available at Blue Mountain Community College, Central Oregon CC, Chemeketa CC, Clatsop CC, Columbia Gorge CC, Klamath CC, Lane CC, Linn-Benton CC, Mt. Hood CC, Oregon Coast CC, Portland CC, Rogue CC, Southwestern Oregon CC, Tillamook CC, and Umpqua CC.
Optional academic programs
•Accelerated degree•Double major
•Freshman honors college
•Graduate courses open to undergraduates
•Honors program
•Student-designed major
For information on the Honors program, contact 541.737.6400 or email Honors.College@oregonstate.edu
Off-campus study At these U.S. schools or through this program Members of the National Student Exchange, members of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Study abroad available: Yes
In these countries Australia, Austria, China, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Ghana, Greece, Italy, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom. Contact the Office of International Education, 541.737.3006.
Military officer training (ROTC)
•Army ROTC•Air Force ROTC
•Naval ROTC
Alternative credit opportunities
•Advanced Placement
•Challenge for course credit
•Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)
•Cooperative education
•External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance)
•Independent study
•International Baccalaureate
•Internships
Credit for non-college training and sponsored learning such as internships and field placement.
Computing
•Computers on campus for student use•Computer lab available to students
•Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms
•Computer network can be accessed from off campus
•Discount computer purchase plan available
•Online registration for classes
Libraries
Main library name: Valley Library
Number of books and documents in libraries: 2,000,000
Number of subscriptions (periodicals, newspapers): 39,000
Sports:
Athletic association membership
•National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Sports website URL http://oregonstate.edu/athletics/
Intercollegiate and intramural sports available
Intercollegiate Intramural
Sport
Men Women Men WomenArchery Yes Yes
Badminton Yes Yes
Baseball Div 1 $ Yes
Basketball Div 1 $ Div 1 $ Yes Yes
Bowling Yes Yes
Cheerleading Yes $ Yes $
Crew Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cross-country running Yes Yes
Equestrian sports Yes Yes
Fencing Yes Yes
Football Div 1-A $ Yes
Golf Div 1 $ Div 1 $ Yes Yes
Gymnastics Div 1 $
Lacrosse Yes Yes
Racquetball Yes Yes
Riflery Yes Yes
Rugby Yes Yes
Sailing Yes Yes
Skiing (cross-country) Yes Yes
Skiing (downhill) Yes Yes
Soccer Div 1 $ Div 1 $ Yes Yes
Softball Div 1 $ Yes Yes
Squash Yes
Swimming Div 1 $ Yes Yes
Table tennis Yes Yes
Tennis Yes Yes
Track and field Yes Yes
Ultimate Frisbee Yes Yes
Volleyball Div 1 $ Yes Yes
Water polo Yes Yes
Wrestling Div 1 $ Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate
sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used
if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club”
indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural
sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.
Student activities:
•Choral groups•Drama or theater groups
•Marching band
•Newspaper
•Orchestra
•Radio station
•Student government
•TV station
Other student activities include campus ministries, concert band, dance, international student organization, jazz band, literary magazine, model UN, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student-run film society, symphony orchestra and yearbook.
Fraternities and sororities
•National or local fraternities
•National or local sororities
13 sororities, 25 fraternities
Clubs and associations
Number of student clubs and associations with open
membership 300
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Associated
Students of OSU, International Students of OSU, Graduate Students Organization,
Campus Crusade, MECHA
Student clubs and associations website http://oregonstate.edu/students/#StudentLifeStudent Life:
Contact for more information
Tom Scheuermann
Director of University Housing & Dining Services
tom.scheuermann@oregonstate.edu
541.737.4771Housing office website: http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/
Campus housingPercentage of students who live on campus: 20%
School owns or operates housing: YesHighest year that students are required to live on campus: FreshmanHousing availability for first year students: Priority for housing
Housing Options: Co-ed, disabled, international, apartments for married students and single students, fraternity and sorority housing.
Cooperative housing (share room and board expenses; must participate in household chores to reduce living expenses) available: Yes
Housing is available for students with disabilities: Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter: Yes
Selected dorms are ADA accessible
Off-campus housing
Fraternities or sororities offer housing: Yes (13 sororities, 25 fraternities)
Campus housing for graduate students
School owns or operates housing for: Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students: First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students: First come, first served
Housing application deadline: September 10
Student services:
Academic services for all students
Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring
| For more information about academic advising visit: http://success.oregonstate.edu/advising.html For more information about writing and study skills courses contact the Center for Writing and Learning at 541.737.5640. For more information about tutoring visit: http://success.oregonstate.edu/tutoring.html |
Student services
Academic services for all students
Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring
For counseling, contact the University Counseling and Psychological Services at 541.737.2131.
Other services for all students
Basic job skills
Orientation Services for students with disabilities
| Tracy Bentley-Townlin Director Tracy.Bentley@oregonstate.edu 541.737.4098 |
|
| Disabilities services website | http://ds.oregonstate.edu/ |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Interpreters for the deaf | Yes |
| Learning aids | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Campus is 90% accessible. Selected dorms are ADA accessible. |
| Child daycare available on campus | Childcare facility on campus. Certified centers/homes in town. |
| Women's center | 541.737.3186 |
Campus security
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel
Late night transport service
Sources:
OSU campus picture: http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2010/10/oregon_state_university_exceed.html
Diploma: http://www.peterkahn.info/pages/Education_Oregon_State.html
Flags: http://oregonstate.edu/main/campus-diversity
100 Dollor bill: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HundredDollarBill.jpg
Doug Severs: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/lifeatosu/2009/new-director-of-financial-aid-office/
ACT Logo: http://www.k-state.edu/advising/actprofile.html
Earth Picture: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-472122/Most-detailed-pictures-Earth-seen.html
Racquet: http://www.outdoorsport.es/racquetball/203-ektelon-o3-black.html
Sorority house: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/226165212509027369/
Tutoring: http://www.siskiyous.edu/tutoring/
Information is from: http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/SchInfo.aspx?FileID=NSch&SchID=830029&TopicNum=0&SourceState=OR
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