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Oklahoma State University Main Campus is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It is a coeducational public research university and was established in the year 1890. Initially called the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (Oklahoma A&M), it is the chief institution of the Oklahoma State University System. The university enrolls more than 20,000 students. It is a land-grant university and has the following colleges under it:
Oklahoma State University’s athletics teams are nicknamed the Cowboys. Pistol Pete is the mascot, and the official colors are orange and black. The main sports played here are football, basketball and wrestling.
For more information about Oklahoma State, read CityTownInfo's interview with the school's career director.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering, agricultural science and management, animal science and care, and family and social work.
Not all applicants to Oklahoma State are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 500 to 620 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Oklahoma State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 23,213 students study at Oklahoma State (in 2007-2008).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Big Twelve Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus
107 Whitehurst
Stillwater, OK 74078-1015
General Phone: (405) 744-5000
http://osu.okstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,247 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, international business, managerial economics, financial management |
| Liberal Arts | 510 | sociology, general studies, English, political science, history, geography, international studies, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 430 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, education, educational administration, school counseling, physical education teaching, agricultural teaching, ... |
| Engineering | 397 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, various engineering courses, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 350 | family studies, housing, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, family and human sciences |
| Science | 320 | biochemistry, biology, natural sciences, zoology, geology, physiology, chemistry, ecology, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 203 | psychology, school psychology |
| Media | 188 | journalism, mass communication |
| Animal Science and Care | 175 | animal science, animal breeding, animal nutrition |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 174 | agricultural management, agricultural journalism, agricultural economics, agriculture, agricultural public service, food science |
| Engineering Technician | 114 | mechanical engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Hospitality | 109 | hospitality management |
| Medicine | 85 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences, pre-veterinary |
| Transportation | 79 | aviation tech |
| Medical Administration | 66 | public health education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 64 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer security |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 64 | soil science, horticultural science, landscaping, various soil sciences courses, agronomy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 62 | forestry, environmental science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 55 | fire protection tech, fire services administration |
| Art Studies | 45 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 43 | parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 42 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Architecture and Planning | 37 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Mathematics | 29 | mathematics, statistics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 20 | drama |
| Music | 12 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,819 | 86 |
| Master's degree | 872 | 62 |
| Doctor's degree | 142 | 35 |
| First-professional degree | 78 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Oklahoma State had a total enrollment of 23,213 students (19,661 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 78% |
| Texas | 14% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
Oklahoma State offers campus housing for 6,517 of its 19,661 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Stillwater, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,406 | 5,702 | 89% | 3,073 | 54% |
| Men | 3,129 | 2,744 | 88% | 1,492 | 54% |
| Women | 3,277 | 2,958 | 90% | 1,581 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 24% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,201 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,556 |
| Room and board | $ 7,402 |
| Room charge | $ 3,402 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 980 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,250 |
Financial Aid:
Oklahoma State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 317000)
Oklahoma State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 513 | 161 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 195 | 129 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 144 | 157 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 81 | $119,194 | 8 | $114,510 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 33 | $93,986 | 9 | $86,819 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $75,940 | 22 | $81,216 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 28 | $57,274 | 34 | $40,232 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 15 | $38,146 | 31 | $44,241 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 178 | $92,847 | 105 | $59,714 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 185 | $97,027 | 45 | $87,063 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 165 | $74,888 | 73 | $68,956 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 127 | $68,205 | 90 | $60,579 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $45,735 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 31 | $49,284 | 35 | $30,462 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $48,861 | 9 | $43,998 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 514 | $79,357 | 255 | $62,757 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 27 | 73 |
| Football | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Basketball | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 15 | 24 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Public Services, Other
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural Animal Breeding
Animal Nutrition
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forestry, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Soil Sciences, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Cartography
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Natural Sciences
Optics/Optical Sciences
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oklahoma State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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