Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK · Public · Big 12 Conference
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Oklahoma State University admitted 75.0% of applicants university-wide (18,693 of 24,910).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 75.0% | 18,693 | 24,910 |
| In-state | 76.5% | 7,145 | 9,344 |
| Out-of-state | 80.4% | 11,367 | 14,141 |
| International applicants | 12.7% | 181 | 1,425 |
| Men | 75.5% | 8,177 | 10,828 |
| Women | 74.7% | 10,516 | 14,082 |
Of 18,693 admitted students, 5,030 enrolled (26.9% yield).
Oklahoma State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1040–1240
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Recommended
Oklahoma State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $41,476/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,937 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,538 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $41,476/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,243 |
| $30k–48k | $12,314 |
| $48k–75k | $15,893 |
| $75k–110k | $21,896 |
| Over $110k | $24,711 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- OSU Distinguished Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- OSU Excellence Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- OSU Achievement Scholarship — $6,000 per year (Merit)
- OSU Advantage Scholarship — $3,000 per year (Automatic)
- Non-Resident Scholarship — Partial tuition waiver (varies) (Other)
- President's Distinguished Scholarship — Full tuition and fees plus $5,000 per year (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Scholarship — $2,000 - $12,000 per year (Automatic)
- International Achievement Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Achievement Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Automatic)
Oklahoma State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Test Scores (optional)
- Leadership and Involvement Resume (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Test Scores (optional)
- Leadership and Involvement Resume (recommended)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Oklahoma State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $57,413
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 68.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84.8%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
Oklahoma State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #198
- WSJ: #228
- Forbes: #200
- Niche: #98
- QS: #851
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (27%), Engineering (11%), Biological & life sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 19:1 · 33% of class sections have under 20 students.
Oklahoma State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.