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Oregon State University was established in 1868, and is a coeducational research university situated in Corvallis, Oregon. The university offers doctoral, graduate and undergraduate degrees. The academic programs of OSU are divided into 2 schools and 12 colleges, which are the:
The sports teams of the university are nicknamed the Beavers. Oregon State University has basketball, cross country, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, track, and volleyball teams. Linus Pauling, 1962 Nobel Peace Prize recipient; William Oefelein, NASA astronaut; Cecil D. Andrus, former Governor of Idaho; John Ensign, former U.S. Representative of Nevada; and Douglas McKay, former Governor of Oregon are among the famous alumni of the university.
Students attend Oregon State in Corvallis, Oregon, a small city. The school is a public institution. Oregon State degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, science, landscaping and horticulture, family and social work, and conservation and resource management.
Oregon State is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 610.
Oregon State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 19,224 students at Oregon State (as of 2005).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pacific-10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
General Phone: (541) 737-0123
Admissions Phone: (541) 737-4411
Financial Aid Phone: (541) 737-2241
http://oregonstate.edu
Oregon State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 654 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, political science, English, history, sociology, anthropology, economics, ... |
| Engineering | 564 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, nuclear engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 534 | business management, accounting, business administration |
| Science | 492 | natural sciences, biology, chemistry, zoology, microbiology, botany and plant biology, physics, geology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 344 | family studies, family and human sciences, food and nutrition, housing, public policy analysis, family resource management |
| Education And Teaching | 332 | education, elementary school teaching, science teaching, middle school teaching, school counseling, adult education, math teaching, agricultural teaching, ... |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 273 | environmental science, conservation, natural resources management, forest management, wood science, forest sciences, wetlands management, fisheries sciences, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 168 | computer and info science, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 165 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, exercise science |
| Medicine | 150 | pharmacy, public health, veterinary medicine, gerontology, medical physics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 90 | applied horticulture, agronomy, soil science, range management, plant sciences |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 89 | agriculture, agricultural management, various food science courses, agricultural economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 86 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 85 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 83 | animal science, poultry science |
| Medical Adminstration | 69 | public health education, health care administration, occupational health, pharmacy courses, health and medical administrative |
| Mathematics | 48 | mathematics, statistics, mathematics and statistics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 33 | ethics |
| Construction Trades | 18 | apparel and textiles |
| Design | 18 | interior design |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | comparative animal medicine |
Number of programs and degrees for Oregon State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,177 | 76 |
| Master's degree | 778 | 76 |
| Doctor's degree | 159 | 45 |
| First-professional degree | 99 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 94 | 12 |
In 2005, Oregon State had a total enrollment of 19,224 students (17,381 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 88% |
| California | 4% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
Oregon State offers campus housing for 4,303 of its 17,381 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Corvallis, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,917 | 6,224 | 90% | 2,888 | 46% |
| Men | 3,470 | 3,046 | 88% | 1,479 | 49% |
| Women | 3,447 | 3,178 | 92% | 1,409 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (541) 737-4411
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,442 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,502 |
| Room and board | $ 6,930 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,401 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,262 |
Financial Aid:
Oregon State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (541) 737-2241
Oregon State has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 39 | $101,804 | 5 | $119,602 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 28 | $76,416 | 7 | $76,934 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 19 | $64,964 | 18 | $60,455 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 13 | $51,643 | 14 | $50,111 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 11 | $56,684 | 3 | $41,236 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 110 | $78,538 | 47 | $64,894 |
*: 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 | 83 | $79,406 | 24 | $69,891 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 103 | $65,518 | 55 | $57,089 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 70 | $60,129 | 50 | $50,203 |
| Instructor | academic year | 41 | $37,355 | 39 | $37,703 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 11 | $78,140 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 308 | $64,738 | 169 | $52,409 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 145 | 83 | 228 |
| Football | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 71 | 109 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Food Science and Technology, Other
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Poultry Science
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Forest Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, 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
Public Policy Analysis
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Plant Sciences, General
Range Science and Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (Cert, MS, PhD)
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health/Medical Physics
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology, Other
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Natural Sciences
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Toxicology
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oregon State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care 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, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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