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Oklahoma State can be found in Stillwater, Oklahoma (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Oklahoma State.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering and animal science and care.
Oklahoma State does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 49% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 500 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Oklahoma State centered around 510 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Oklahoma State are well-paid.
In 2005, 23,692 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Oklahoma State. The school student athletes compete in Big Twelve Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
107 Whitehurst
Stillwater, OK 74078
General Phone: (405) 744-5000
Admissions Phone: (405) 744-6858
Financial Aid Phone: (405) 744-6604
http://pio.okstate.edu
Oklahoma State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,203 | business management, marketing, finance, MIS, accounting, international business, managerial economics, financial management, ... |
| Engineering | 600 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, various engineering courses, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, bioengineering, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 486 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, agricultural teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, education, school counseling, adult education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 454 | English, sociology, political science, history, general studies, international studies, economics, geography, ... |
| Science | 330 | biology, natural sciences, biochemistry, zoology, ecology, geology, chemistry, microbiology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 307 | family studies, housing, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, family and human sciences |
| Media | 166 | journalism, mass communication |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 158 | agricultural economics, agricultural management, agricultural journalism, agriculture, food science, agricultural public service |
| Animal Science And Care | 145 | animal science, animal nutrition, animal breeding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 142 | psychology, school psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 141 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer security |
| Hospitality | 89 | hospitality management |
| Engineering Technician | 89 | mechanical engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering related tech, biomedical tech |
| Medicine | 81 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences, gerontology, pre-veterinary |
| Transportation | 69 | aviation tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 60 | horticultural science, soil science, agronomy, various soil sciences courses, landscaping |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 52 | parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 46 | art studies, arts management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 46 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 41 | environmental science, forestry, environmental studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 38 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | fire protection tech, fire services administration |
| Medical Adminstration | 32 | public health education |
| Mathematics | 29 | mathematics, statistics |
| Music | 25 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Law | 0 | legal studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,549 | 95 |
| Master's degree | 1,073 | 72 |
| Doctor's degree | 173 | 46 |
| First-professional degree | 69 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 9 |
In 2005, Oklahoma State had a total enrollment of 23,692 students (20,521 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 78% |
| Texas | 14% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Oklahoma State offers campus housing for 6,617 of its 20,521 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,533 | 3,331 | 51% | 3,315 | 100% |
| Men | 3,228 | 1,614 | 50% | 1,601 | 99% |
| Women | 3,305 | 1,717 | 52% | 1,714 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 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 | 27% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (405) 744-6858
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,365 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,389 |
| Room and board | $ 5,848 |
| Room charge | $ 2,848 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,810 |
Financial Aid:
Oklahoma State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 317000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (405) 744-6604
Oklahoma State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 489 | 135 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 151 | 94 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 137 | 126 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 88 | $97,262 | 11 | $96,394 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 27 | $77,441 | 9 | $80,588 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 19 | $62,665 | 8 | $62,472 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 21 | $47,296 | 27 | $36,579 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 155 | $82,798 | 56 | $59,171 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 198 | $80,572 | 32 | $71,065 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 166 | $63,305 | 61 | $56,681 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 102 | $57,197 | 70 | $50,320 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $40,503 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 33 | $35,396 | 32 | $28,879 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 499 | $67,062 | 198 | $52,018 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 172 | 107 | 279 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Track | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 78 | 111 |
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
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, 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
Environmental Studies
Forestry, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial 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, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Asian 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
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
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 accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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