Tuition (in-state)$13,000
Student : faculty18:1
Acceptance90%
Enrollment36,000
Walk score60
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, forestry, agriculture, oceanography, computer science |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 68% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $13,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,000 |
| Room and board | $15,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 18:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55-70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 68%
Location and walk score
60/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mild, wet winters; dry, pleasant summers |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Downtown Corvallis
- Campus events and NCAA athletics
- Regional parks and trails within an hour
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 5,400 |
|---|
- Master's programs in business, education and health professions
- Doctoral programs in selected fields
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$56,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months86%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking
Top employers of recent graduates
- Major employers in the Corvallis, OR region
- National firms recruiting on campus; see the institution's first-destination report
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
65%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career center internship placements
- Faculty-mentored undergraduate research
Alumni
| Living alumni | 250,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers across the Corvallis region plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- See institution's alumni association for notable graduates
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Pac-12 |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports |
Scholarships
Presidential ScholarshipMerit for Oregon residents · Deadline: Automatic
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
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