Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, USA - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview

About Oklahoma State University - Stillwater

Oklahoma State University (OSU) is a top public university offering over 300 undergraduate majors and options both on campus and online.

Over 35,000 students from more than 90 countries are represented at OSU, creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.

Founded in 1890, the university is an established and top-tier land-grant institution. Accessibility to education is a primary focus for OSU. The student-teacher ratio is 18:1, so academic support is easily available and personable.

Program Highlights

OSU offers students the opportunity to pursue two degrees at the same time. This allows the students to complete the required course work in the least amount of time to obtain both degrees. Below are some of our popular dual degree options that we have are:

Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering
Accounting and Finance
Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

It also offers specialty programs such as:

Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
Aviation Management
Professional Pilot
Hospitality and Tourism Management

The university has the most comprehensive student union in the country, which includes a hotel, parking garage, shopping, dining, student services and more. Students can participate in over 400 student organizations and enjoy OSU athletic events across 14 men’s and women’s NCAA Division 1 sports.

Location

The main campus is in Stillwater, which is in north-central Oklahoma. Stillwater was ranked one of the 50 best college towns in America (MSN, 2021). The campus is just 60 miles from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Travel in within Stillwater using community buses and transit are free for OSU students and staff. Stillwater Regional Airport is ten minutes away from campus and offers daily round trip flights to Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities

2024 501

2023 501

2022 501

QS World University Rankings

2025 851

2024 851 50

2023 801

Graduate outcomes

At OSU, 93 percent of students are employed within two years of graduating. Subject-specific employment rates are equally impressive, with 94 per cent of business students employed or in further study within three months of graduating.

Graduate salaries from OSU students are higher than the national average. Six years after graduating, the median average earnings of its students are USD 44,300, compared to the national average of USD 33,028.

Because most of OSU’s programs are professionally accredited, its students stand out in a competitive job market, with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.

If undergraduate students at OSU want to continue their studies, the university’s Graduate College provides over 200 programs across multiple disciplines, including graduate certificates and master’s and doctoral degree programs.

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Rankings

Oklahoma State University is dedicated to excellence in education and research at the most affordable price. It has been internationally recognized across multiple prestigious rankings. These includes:

32nd in top public university published by Niche in 2024.
10th in the nation as the best value engineering college by BestValueSchools.org. The institution is renowned for its teaching, research, and sustainability work.
8^th in the U.S by the Times Higher Education’s 2021 impact rankings, which assesses progress made towards the United Nations sustainable development goals.
91.1 out of 100 points on the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking placing it at No. 4 in the U.S. and No. 63 out of 1,410 international universities.
Top 2.7% of universities worldwide in the Global 2000 list by the Center for World University in 2023.
No. 4 institution in the nation for Experiential Learning by Forage in 2023.
Top 45 school whose graduates rank highest with employers by The Wall Street Journal.

Finances

How much will it cost?

Average tuition fees per year

24,83,969 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

Living costs

16,13,905 Living costs

8,27,202 To live on campus

Scholarships & funding

Freshman international students are qualified for assured admission if they meet the following criteria:

High School GPA 3.0+ (based on a 4.0 scale)

iBT TOEFL Score 61+ OR IELTS Academic Score 5.5+ OR PTE Academic Score 5.5+ OR iTEP Academic Score 3.5+ OR Duolingo English Test Score* 95+

International students are required to submit the following as part of their OSU admissions application:

Completed online application OR Common App

Application fee (USD 90)

English proficiency test scores

Official high school transcripts with GPA minimum average of 3.0 (or equivalent)

College transcript from all institutions attended (if college credit has been achieved)

Copy of the passport identification page

Financial guarantee document and bank certification

All submitted transcripts must be in the original language of the institution who awarded it, as well as translated into English.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

Freshman international students are qualified for assured admission if they meet the following criteria:

High School GPA 3.0+ (based on a 4.0 scale)
iBT TOEFL Score 61+ OR IELTS Academic Score 5.5+ OR PTE Academic Score 5.5+ OR iTEP Academic Score 3.5+ OR Duolingo English Test Score* 95+

International students are required to submit the following as part of their OSU admissions application:

Completed online application OR Common App
Application fee (USD 90)
English proficiency test scores
Official high school transcripts with GPA minimum average of 3.0 (or equivalent)
College transcript from all institutions attended (if college credit has been achieved)
Copy of the passport identification page
Financial guarantee document and bank certification

All submitted transcripts must be in the original language of the institution who awarded it, as well as translated into English.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

You will have the opportunity to perform cutting-edge research and gain valuable experience working alongside outstanding professors as early as your freshman year.

Programs like Freshman Research Scholars provide hands-on opportunities to build critical thinking skills as you prepare for your future career. This is your chance to explore new ideas, improve lives and change the world. The university’s diverse teaching team is made up of 70 student, faculty and staff organizations. The institution’s student to faculty ratio is 18:1, so learning and support is personal, practical, and relevant to student’s career goals, preparing them for success.

Taught by passionate industry leaders, courses are designed to teach and develop a range of skills, including analysis, communication, critical thinking and leadership. Right from the first year, students can also take part in hands-on research opportunities to gain more experience, enhance skills and explore new interests.

Department structure

A top tier institution, OSU has five academic colleges that offers over 300 undergraduate majors and options programs:

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

Degrees from this college are accredited by the ABET. The program offers students interactive courses and chances to participate in cutting-edge research with at the state-of-art ENDEAVOR lab. The 70,000 square feet lab allows students to practice and apply their classroom knowledge in real life.

Ferguson College of Agriculture

This college provides hands-on learning and research opportunities across a variety of agricultural areas. Its programs are professionally accredited including agricultural education, forest ecology and management and landscape architecture. The college makes it a top priority to create a family atmosphere in and out of the classroom, while challenging you with engaging academics offered by our faculty.

College of Arts and Sciences

The largest and most diverse college, it has 24 academic departments and over 150 undergraduate programs. It focuses on the areas of arts and humanities, social sciences and math and sciences. It provides students with research opportunities, both in and out of the classroom, which leads to intellectual skills of perception, analysis and expression.

College of Education and Human Sciences

This college consists of service-minded faculty, staff and students who enhance lives through innovative research, teaching and engagement. This college combines programs of education, health, aviation and human sciences, preparing the next generation of leaders to strengthen our communities.

Spears School of Business

SSB provides unique opportunities to work alongside faculty in a practical environment. Its programs are accredited by the AACSB International. As a result, SSB is in the top five percent of the world’s schools offering business degrees. It’s dedicated to preparing students for success by emphasizing personal relationships and interpersonal competencies.