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- Phone: (580) 349-2611
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Oklahoma State University
323 Eagle Ave, Goodwell, OK
Oklahoma State University (OSU) is a public, land-grant university located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, that is committed to teaching, research and community outreach. OSU is one of the top universities in the nation, offering innovative study programs in a range of disciplines, top faculty, and a diverse student body.
OSU offers more than 350 academic degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. Professional degrees include the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. OSU also offers Specialist in Education degrees in certain fields.
The Mission
Proud of its land-grant heritage, Oklahoma State University advances knowledge, enriches lives, and stimulates economic development through instruction, research, outreach and creative activities.
Research is very active at OSU. Oklahoma State University students can benefit from the university's membership in the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) - a consortium of 96 colleges and universities located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The ORAU works with member institutions to assist students and faculty in gaining access to federal facilities nationwide for academic, research and partnership opportunities.
International studies and outreach are also thriving at OSU, which has a long tradition of excellent programs in international studies. Over the past 50 years, hundreds of OSU faculty members have participated in overseas projects through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
History
Founded in 1890 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, the first students enrolled for studies in 1891. Established shortly after the Land Run of 1889, the school opened with no buildings or books, and early classes were held in local churches.
In 1894, the first academic building was completed. This building, called "Old Central," is still located on campus OSU's main campus. In 1896, the first six students graduated.
In 1957, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College was renamed Oklahoma State University. The school established technical branches in Oklahoma City and Okmulgee. Over the years, many of these technical branches merged with other colleges or schools to form the various colleges and campuses that are now part of OSU.
Academics
The academic calendar for Oklahoma State University follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. OSU also offers shorter pre-sessions or inter-sessions before the beginning of each semester.
Colleges and Schools
Colleges at OSU:
- Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- Arts and Sciences
- Center for Health Sciences
- Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
- Education
- Engineering, Architecture and Technology
- Human Sciences
- Spears School of Business
- Graduate College
Student Life
There are many student organizations and clubs available for involvement at Oklahoma State University. Many student hobbies or interests are represented by already-established groups and range from political interests, to social, academic and recreational. However, students who are interested in forming a new student organization at OSU will find lots of guidance and support through the Office of Campus Life. Some of the resources available include graphic design services, advisor information, organizational leadership certificate, treasurer's module, customized workshops, and more.
The annual Camp Cowboy event offers incoming freshmen opportunities for making friendships and getting oriented to campus life before the start of their first academic year at OSU.
Fraternities and Sororities
OSU Greek Life is very active on campus, with many chapters of fraternities and sororities available. Community involvement through Greek Life is thriving and diverse, offering many opportunities for service and friendship.
Student services at OSU include:
- Campus Safety
- Counseling Services
- Health Services
- Student Affairs
- Student Disability Services
- Career Services
- Student Government Association
Traditions
The official school colors for Oklahoma State University are orange, black and silver. The nickname for the men and women's athletic teams are the OSU "Cowboys" and "Cowgirls."
There are several traditional school songs associated with OSU, including:
The Waving Song
Oklahoma State! Oklahoma State!
We'll sing your praise tonight;
To let you know where e're we go,
For the Orange and Black we'll fight
We'll sing your worth o'er all the Earth
And shout: Ki Yi! Ki Ye!
In books of fame we'll write your name,
Oklahoma State!
"Ride 'Em Cowboys" Song
Ride, ride, ride, ride,
Ride'em Cowboys,
Right down the field!
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Fight'em Cowboys, and never yield.!
Ride, ride, ride, ride,
Ride on, Cowboys, to victory;
Cross (opponent)s goal;
Then we'll sing 'O-kla-homa State!'
Athletics
OSU is a member of the Big 12 Conference. The OSU "Cowboys" and "Cowgirls" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross County
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
The Main Campus for Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. This campus includes the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. There are four other campuses in the OSU System:
- OSU-Oklahoma City
- OSU Institute of Technology (formerly OSU-Okmulgee)
- OSU-Tulsa
- OSU Center for Health Sciences
Community Life
The Main Campus for OSU in Stillwater is in the north-central area of Oklahoma. Stillwater is roughly 60 miles from Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Oklahoma State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Oklahoma State University is about 25,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 17% enrolling as graduate students and 83% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,000. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $40 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $5,400-$6,400
- Out-of-State: $21,000-$25,050
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $180-$210 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $700-$840 per credit unit
- Some programs may have a frozen tuition rate, which means the tuition will stay the same for up to five years.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 91% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 82% | $9,878 |
Receiving Student Loans | 48% | $6,441 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Oklahoma State University may offer student services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
- Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Oklahoma State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big Twelve Conference)
- Basketball (Big Twelve Conference)
- Track and Field (Big Twelve Conference)
- Football (Big Twelve Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Equestrian
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Oklahoma State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B, M)
- Food Science (B, D, M)
- Landscaping (B)
- Agriculture (M)
- Agronomy and Crop Science (D)
Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry (B, C, D, M)
- Microbiology (B, D, M)
- Biology (B)
- Zoology (B, D, M)
- Physiology (B)
- Entomology (B, D, M)
- Botany (B, M)
- Toxicology (C)
- Biomedical Science (D, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, D, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, C)
- Finance (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Entrepreneurship (B, M)
- International Business (B)
- Financial Planning (M)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology (B, M)
- Computer Networking (M)
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering (M)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Veterinary Medicine (D)
- Public Health (C, M)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- School Psychology (D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (D, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Prevention (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, M)
- Economics (B)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- Cartography and GIS (C)
Transportation and Materials Moving
- Aviation (B, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B, M)
- Art History (M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Oklahoma State University.
- Langston University in Moore, OK (17 miles away)
- University of Central Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, OK (39 miles away)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus in Oklahoma City, OK (66 miles away)
- Rogers State University in Tulsa, OK (81 miles away)
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Jenks, OK (90 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare all colleges & universities in Oklahoma
- Review a list of Oklahoma state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003170
- Phone: (580) 349-2611
- School Homepage