Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a public four-year school in Corvallis, OR, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1856[1]. It has about 30,743 undergraduates[6].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1856Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at Oregon State University costs in 2025-26, for students from abroad and for in-state students[2].
The school does not publish a fixed total that includes housing and food, so only tuition and fees are listed. The real total can be much higher.
Where the money goes
$25,096 more in tuition and fees a year than an in-state student[2]
In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2025-26. They are not what an international student pays.
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
When to apply
Your application checklist
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Stated as a minimum[4]
TOEFL iBT, IELTS, DET. TOEFL 80 (sections 16) before Jan 21 2026; new scale total avg 4 (R3.5 L3.5 W3.5 S3). PTE not listed.
Waiver or exemption: SAT EBRW 560, ACT English 21, IB Lang&Lit HL 5, AP Eng Lang 3, two semesters in English-speaking country 3.0+ GPA, or two college English comp courses C- or better.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Corvallis
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.