Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4501
541-737-1000

Outstanding programs, people, and location make Oregon State an exciting and vibrant university--one that is internationally renowned. Oregon State University is Oregon's land grant, sea grant, and space grant university, with nearly 19,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

Academics

• OSU programs in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Pharmacy, and a variety of other areas are nationally recognized for high quality.
   
• All OSU undergraduates participate in the core curriculum, which emphasizes creative thinking, writing, world cultures, the arts, sciences, diversity, literature, and global awareness.
   
• An innovative International Degree program allows undergraduate students to add an international component to any major program.
   
• With graduate degree programs in more than 80 areas, OSU offers exceptional opportunities for study and research.

Students

• The average high school GPA of incoming OSU first-year students was 3.48 this past fall--the highest of any Oregon University System school.
   
• Nearly 1,000 international students are studying at OSU, adding diversity and richness to the university's academic and cultural life.
   
• Internships and undergraduate research opportunities offer OSU students the opportunity to gain actual career-related experience while in school.
   

Faculty

• More undergraduate classes are taught by top professors with national reputations for research and teaching than at most major universities.
   
• In the College of Liberal Arts, master teachers, selected for their scholarly expertise, lead small discovery groups in exploring issues related to core classes.
   
• OSU's 1,800 graduate faculty members are chosen on the basis of training, experience, research, and evidence of their ability to successfully direct and supervise graduate students.
   
• Faculty members throughout the university work closely with students in research, creative projects, university governance, and clubs and organizations.
   

Research

• OSU has the prestigious Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive ranking from the Carnegie Foundation. Only four Northwest universities have received that honor.
   
• OSU's $177 million in annual funded research ranks it among an elite group of research universities nationally.
   
• Research is conducted in all colleges and more than 20 multidisciplinary programs, centers, and institutes at OSU.
  
  

Honors College

• The profile of OSU Honors College students compares favorably with most of the top public and private institutions in the country.
   
• Applicants to the UHC this past fall had an average high school GPA of 3.97 and average SAT scores of 1,376.
   
• UHC applicants are evaluated, not only on academic accomplishments, but also on motivation, nonacademic activities, and contribution to community.
  

Costs

• OSU offers students a full range of assistance programs, including scholarships, grants, loans, and employment opportunities.
   
• OSU students receive more than $130 million in financial aid and scholarships each year.
   
• A full range of teaching and research assistantships is available to Oregon State graduate students.
  
  

Location

• You'll find a beautiful 400-acre campus with numerous parklike areas for playing, relaxing, and studying.
   
• Corvallis, with just over 50,000 residents, is an ideal and safe college town.
   
• OSU is located in the middle of Oregon's finest recreational and scenic areas. 

Campus Life

• Students take advantage of more than 300 clubs and organizations, along with numerous lectures, concerts, and cultural and social activities.
   
• OSU offers 12 residence halls, five cooperative houses, and more than 30 sororities and fraternities, providing a full range of living and social options.
   
• Students enjoy Pac-10 Conference athletics, plus numerous intramural, recreational, and club sports.
   

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