Oklahoma State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,357
Avg in-state tuition
$20,877
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a large public university located on a rural campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,323, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 90 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,357, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,877.
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- #5 Ranked in The Top Online Master's in Information Technology Programs
- #10 Ranked in Most Affordable MPH Online Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
67% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
64% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 21-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1020-1250
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards25k
Students enrolled
88%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
67%
Two or more races
9%
Hispanic
8%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Black
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
4%
Asian
2%
Unknown
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
51%
Socio-economic diversity
27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
51
Total Online Enrollment
21,517
Percent of Programs Online
80% On-campus
20% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 11% online
Graduate Certificate 44% online
Master's 30% online
Doctorate 4% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,357 | $20,877 |
Graduate | $5,531 | $21,034 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,140 |
On-campus room and board | $9,340 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,740 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,340 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,740 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,740 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $20,577 | $36,097 |
Off-campus without family | $20,577 | $36,097 |
Off-campus with family | $11,237 | $26,757 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
41%
State Grant Aid
20%
Institution Grant Aid
80%
Pell Grant
27%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Nutrition
BA
MA
DOC
Soil Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Public Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
International Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
2Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entomology
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Planning and Services
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sports Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Petroleum Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
15History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
21Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
22Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Optics/Optical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
24Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Fire Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
25Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
26Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
27Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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