Oregon State University was founded in 1868. Oregon State is an international public research university that draws people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The unviersity go wherever the challenges are, push ourselves to the very edge of what’s known and keep going. And determined to forge solutions. At Oregon State, they are diverse and welcoming. Embracing responsibility to Oregon and the world, building a future that’s smarter, healthier, more prosperous and more just. To see what could be and have worked relentlessly for 150 years to make it so.

With 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, Extension programs in all 36 counties, 200+ academic programs — Countless Impacts. Oregon State’s outstanding faculty and academic programs consistently attract more high achieving students than any other school in Oregon. Oregon State offers more than 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through its 11 colleges, the Graduate School and the Honors College, one of only a handful of degree-granting honors programs in the U.S. The 2016 Fiske Guide to Colleges named Oregon State as one of 44 Best Buy Schools in the nation.

With nearly 25,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries, Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body that’s known for its friendly, close-knit community. Students can choose from more than 200 academic programs, with many offering multiple opportunities for internships, research projects and other hands-on learning.

Extension and engagement are core to OSU’s mission. Through our two core units and several strategic initiatives, our Division is helping create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The university engage communities in learning, identifying local needs and opportunities and problem solving and believe in co-creation of innovation, knowledge, and expertise. While connecting OSU’s educational programs and resources to all people—wherever and whenever they wish to learn. This collaborative work serves to improve the health and well-being of Oregonians and communities, encourage economic development and industry innovation, co-create and share the science and knowledge of Oregon State University and deliver access to education for learner success across the lifespan.

Oregon State’s researchers are top-ranked in their fields, hold leadership positions in international and national professional organizations and have earned prestigious honors. Our Innovation & Entrepreneurship endeavors fuel the creation of new enterprises, products, services and investment through our discoveries and, ultimately, serves as an engine for widely-shared economic prosperity, improved human welfare, and a healthier planet. This is the OSU Advantage.

OSU receives second Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, this honor recognizes our university-wide commitment to engaging with local, national and global communities to advance all aspects of our mission through research and scholarship, teaching and learning and outreach.

U.S. News & World Report named Oregon State among the “Best Global Universities” (Top 2 percent in the world) and they also ranked Oregon State’s Ecampus in the top 10 for online bachelor’s degree programs for the past four years. Ecampus also ranks first on a list of the Top 50 Best Value Online Colleges for 2017 by ValueColleges.com.

Location

Corvallis, Oregon (USA)

Forbes ranked Corvallis as the number 4 best college town. Visit Corvallis and you’ll immediately notice the tremendous contribution Oregon State University makes to the economic, cultural, recreational and social vitality of our community. It’s a place where faculty, students and alumni are turning ideas into reality — meeting challenges and solving problems through research, innovation and application.

Oregon State’s 420-acre campus is just blocks from downtown Corvallis. One of only a handful of universities listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the campus features stately buildings, seasonal landscaping and green, open spaces. Oregon State hosts multiple events throughout the year, many of which are free and open to the public. Join in with students, faculty, staff and the community at musical performances, plays and films. Listen to a notable writer or scientist or participate in a natural resources symposium. Plus, there’s the excitement of Pac-12 Conference athletics, with the Oregon State Beavers competing in a variety of men’s and women’s sports.

School & Faculty

• Agricultural Sciences
• Business
• Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
• Education
• Engineering
• Forestry
• Liberal Arts
• Pharmacy
• Public Health and Human Sciences
• Science
• Veterinary Medicine