Acceptance Rate
75%
Avg. SAT
1250
75th percentile
“Rodeo champions and petroleum engineers thrive together on a sprawling campus in cowboy-hearted Stillwater.”
Stillwater, OK
Location
Oklahoma State University traces its roots to 1890, when it opened as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, a land-grant institution focused on practical education for farmers and mechanics in the young state. Stillwater, a compact college town of about 50,000 nestled in northern Oklahoma's rolling plains, wraps around the campus like a supportive neighbor—think wide streets, affordable apartments, and Friday night lights at Boone Pickens Stadium. Students who fit best here roll up their sleeves for hands-on work, cheer loudly for Big 12 sports, and appreciate a straightforward, friendly vibe without big-city distractions; those craving urban energy or constant cultural buzz might feel the town's quiet evenings drag.
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Degree Levels Offered
OSU shines in petroleum and mechanical engineering, where labs simulate real-world oil rigs and wind turbines, alongside the Spears School of Business for energy-focused finance tracks and a veterinary medicine program that trains vets for ranches and clinics alike. You'll sit in large intro lectures with hundreds before diving into smaller upper-level seminars, where professors—many with industry ties—push projects that land internships. Research opportunities abound in agriculture and aviation, but popular majors like engineering fill quickly, so undeclared students should plan early to switch in.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
22,364 undergrad • 4,914 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
64%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
9%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
21%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
Weekends pulse with orange-clad crowds tailgating football games or watching the top-ranked rodeo team compete under the lights, while weekdays mix classes, club meetings, and lakefront hangs at the RecPlex. Greek life draws about a quarter of undergrads for philanthropy events and formals, and hall life in dorms fosters quick friendships amid communal kitchens. Stillwater's low cost of living keeps pizza nights cheap, but scorching summers and tornado-season storms test your indoor tolerance, and the social scene skews toward country music bars over club-hopping.
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ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
85%
4 Years Graduation Rate
50%
6 Years Graduation Rate
67%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$57,413
85% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus and return in the fall. 50% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 67% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
50%
4-5 years
17%
6-8 years
2%
Non-grad
31%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$5,417
Acceptance
75%
Undergrads
22,364
4-Year Grad Rate
50%
Endowment
$581M
Stillwater, OK 74078-1015
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