Oklahoma State University

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About Oklahoma State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Oklahoma State University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,351, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 100 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,417, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,937.

Stillwater, OK

$5,417

Avg in-state
tuition

$20,937

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Acceptance Rate

84.8%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

69%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRequired to be considered for admission

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1240

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

28k

Students enrolled

52%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

53%

Unknown

0%

Black

3%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

9%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

4%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

15% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

15%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

67

Total Online Enrollment

14,203

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

79% On-campus

21% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold22% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold9% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold53% online

Master'sCheck Bold27% online

DoctorateCheck Bold4% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$5,417$20,937
Graduate$4,208$15,836

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,400
On-campus room and board$11,780
On-campus other expenses$3,420
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$16,750
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$3,420
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$3,420

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$22,017$37,537
Off-campus without family$26,987$42,507
Off-campus with family$10,237$25,757

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

26%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

92%

Pell Grant

15%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,767
State Grant Aid$4,977
Institution Grant Aid$7,189
Pell Grant Aid$5,261

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Equestrian
  • Soccer
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Architecture And Related Services.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History.
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
17Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
18Mathematics And Statistics.
19Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
20Natural Resources And Conservation.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Social Sciences.
26Transportation And Materials Moving.
27Visual And Performing Arts.
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