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Oregon State University - Corvallis

1500 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331

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Oregon State University - Corvallis School Description

Oregon State University, a land grant institution, promotes economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for people across Oregon, the nation and the world through our graduates, research, scholarship, outreach, and engagement.

Oregon State is the only Oregon university to hold the Carnegie Foundation's prestigious designation reserved for universities with "very high research activity." OSU also is Oregon's land, sea, sun and space grant university.

Oregon State University - Corvallis

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Oregon State University (OSU) is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are over 200 academic degree programs offered through the university. OSU's programs in nuclear engineering, ecology, forestry, public health, biochemistry, zoology, oceanography, food science and pharmacy are recognized nationally as top tier programs. In recent years, OSU's liberal arts programs have also grown significantly. The College of Liberal Arts is now one of the largest programs on campus. Over 200,000 people have attended OSU since its founding. The Carnegie Foundation classifies Oregon State University as a "very high research activity" university.

Oregon State is one of 73 land-grant universities currently operating throughout the world. The school is also recognized as a sea-grant, space-grant and sun-grant institution, making it one of only two US institutions to retain all four designations and the only public university to do so (Cornell is the only other with similar designations). In addition to Oregon State's many federally designated areas of research, the university receives more funding for research, annually, than all other public higher education institutions in Oregon combined.

History

Early years

The university's roots date back to 1856 when Corvallis Academy, the area's first community school for primary and preparatory education, was founded. In 1858, the school's name was changed to Corvallis College and formally incorporated by members of the Freemasons. The school offered its first college-level curriculum in 1865, under the administration of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Beavers
Nickname:
OSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
15,740
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 18,187
Students Receiving Aid:
69%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Oregon State University - Corvallis Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Oregon State University - Corvallis Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Men 51%
Women 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 75%
Other 13%
Asian 8%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 84%
Out-of-State 16%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oregon 84%
Washington 3%
California 3%
Hawaii 2%
Alaska 0%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 25%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Pacific-10 Conference)
Basketball (Pacific-10 Conference)
Baseball (Pacific-10 Conference)
Track (Pacific-10 Conference)

Oregon State University - Corvallis Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,911 $ 18,187  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,464 $ 16,740  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,447 $ 1,447  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,558 24%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,700 13%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,838 44%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,542 50%  
Any Aid:
   69%  

Oregon State University - Corvallis Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 92% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 90%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 480
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590, Math: 610
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 15%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 25, Math: 27

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Oregon State University - Corvallis

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Angelo C
Angelo C

Question: Will i get accepted to Oregon state university?

i have a 3.4-3.5 avg in high school with 4 AP classes and i play soccer and golf. 28 on the ACT. is this good enough to get accepted into Oregon State University, and whats the University like? if you've been there or know anything about it.
17 months ago
In Science we trust
In Sc...

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I think your odds are very good. The campus is beautiful. Lots of trees. Very green with a lot of brick buildings. OSU is a very good school, particularly for engineering, oceanography, computer science, forestry and environmental sciences. If you are looking at a liberal arts degree, Univ. of Oregon may be a better choice.
anna
anna

Question: How good is the University of Washington compared to Oregon State University?

Does it matter where i go for undergraduate? I'm an Oregon resident but i really want to attend the UW after high school but that would put me in so much dept afterwards. Going to OSU would put me in less dept, and i'd kind of get the same education i guess, but UW is a much better school and it has a better school of pharmacy. Please give ur honest opinion on which would be the best choice. thanks.
26 months ago
ZenPenguin
ZenPe...

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Far too much importance is placed on "better schools". For your plans, where a school ranks is simply not that important. Undergraduate educations do not differ that much from one school to another, and often lower-ranked "teaching" universities give far better basic education than top "research" universities. If you want to be a pharmacist and you plan to continue school after the undergrad, then it won't matter a bit. School standings matter in things like MBAs and Law, where your school dictates where top employers recruit, and your first job dictates the rest of your career. That is not the case for you. Based on what you wrote, I would STRONGLY recommend you go to Oregon and do the absolute best you can so you can go to great grad school.
usausa
usausa

Question: What are the dorms at Oregon State University like?

Specifically Wilson, McNary and Callahan but if there are better dorms than these, please share! Which one is the best to stay at besides Weatherford, and is Wilson, McNary or Callahan all right?
27 months ago
Leah
Leah

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When I went there I lived in Wilson, which is identical to McNary and Callahan. They're pretty much always cold in the winter and the heating is non-adjustable. When it kicks on it sounds like someone is beating the metal heater with a sledgehammer. The floors are bare, so get a big rug because the floors are cold! You aren't allowed microwaves, but they might have one in the lounge area on each floor, assuming no one has microwaved a turd in it (I'm not kidding). Otherwise you have to go down to the dining hall or another floors lounge to use theirs. The furniture in those halls is not movable, but you can loft the bed. The closets and desks are stuck to the walls. There are a few very tiny drawers, otherwise you have to hang everything. There are hanging blinds on the windows and chairs for the desks are supplied. Get extra long twin size sheets for the bed. You aren't allowed to put holes in the walls to hang things, but I did and used a little crayon thing I got at a hardware store to cover them up. Also not allowed to have pets other than fish and some reptiles/amphibians if I remember right. I had a gerbil that I hid in my closet =) There are 6 (the bottom is just a lobby, so 5 dorm floors) floors, with two wings on each floor. Usually there is a designated "quiet floor" as well as one all boys wing and one all girls wing. The rest are co-ed by room. I lived in the all girls wing on the sixth floor (the quiet floor that year). The bathrooms aren't co-ed. I assume that the building was all boys wings and girls wings when it was built because depending on which wing you live in, you might have to trek to the other wing to use the bathrooms. They have about 5 sinks, 5 toilets with stalls, and 3 small showers. Sometimes there's endless hot water, sometimes there's none. I think they were cleaned weekly. They don't supply paper towels or soap, just TP. In the basement there is a laundry room with 5-ish washers and dryers that the whole building uses. There are rules that go along with those. You can check out a vacuum downstairs in the lobby. There's an open area also where people study or watch TV. There is a cable jack in your room, however, for your own TV and internet. The stairwells and elevators reek of urine and vomit. It's wonderful. A lot of people leave their doors open for others to stop and talk to them. It's a good place to meet people if you're outgoing in the first place. The best part is that you can go downstairs and have a meal already prepared for you. It's like eating out every day and the food really isn't that bad. The only problem is that the dining halls close early so if you get hungry late at night too bad. Get a little fridge (you can have those in your room) to stash food. Wilson, McNary and Callahan are at the bottom of the hill and kind of far away from the main campus compared to Weatherford and others. I had friends that lived in Weatherford (nice but small rooms), Sackett (old but neat, I guess they've renovated it. There are multiple rooms and the furniture is moveable), and Hawley which seemed the same as Wilson only newer and better. Finley was the worst and Halsell was the best when I was there, but I think there are restrictions on what kind of students could live in Halsell. One last note: living in dorms is EXPENSIVE. I figured I was being charged about $900 a month just for "rent." Apartment are a lot less and there are some nice ones close to campus. You can get meal cards if you don't live on campus but if you DO live on campus, meals are half price. If you don't live on campus, you have to load money on your meal card and pay full price. Meals are full price for everyone in the MU. Just a warning: get earplugs to sleep with. Trash truck comes early in the morning, there are always people skateboarding by, drunk people yelling, and the TRAIN. As well as aforementioned heaters. Oh so fun! Hopefully this helps! If you have any other questions feel free to email me =) Also see below link:
dr_duder12
dr_duder12

Question: How much does it cost to go to Oregon State University??And what scholarships can I use??

I want to go to Oregon State and I am not sure how much it will cost?And what are scholarships that are offered to A and B students??Any help at all will be thanked!!
37 months ago
Yvette B yvetteb
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you can use any scholarship that you are awarded. first, contact the university and ask for the financial aid dept. DONT let them talk you into loans. avoid loans if at all possible. try to aim for grants/scholarships more... they are not to be paid back. its confusing sometimes, but just keep applying. every big (and small) company you see (manufacturer, orgs, corps and groups also) all have grants and scholarships they hand out like candy. Walmart, Kmart, Target, Coke, computer companies etc etc etc heres a link with a HUGE amount of some available. some you will need to copy and paste into a new window. also, fastweb (take the time to fill it in) will search databases and get back to you with a list of scholarships you qualify for. Also contact all mens, womens associations in your state, they almost always have grants & scholarships. What ever field you are going into, contact the orgs, associations etc for them; Also check with professional organizations related to your career interests, such as the American Bar Association or the American Medical Association. they also always have scholarships. Research and dig, call then write. Its all worth it. 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Question: Which is better Oregon state university or Virginia Commonwhealth University in Pharmacy ?

not only the university , but also i want to know about the people and city like Corvallis / Oregon State or Richmond / Virginia State . Please help me .
44 months ago
Zoer
Zoer

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I can't help you with the Virginia State part, but I can help with the OSU. I'm not in the college of pharmacy, but I do know the University as a whole. It is really great. Really friendly, outgoing, and fun people. A lot of time is spent enjoying the sun in the spring when we get a break from the rain and you're always welcome to join a game of Frisbee, baseball, football, soccer, whatever. You may get a really cool advisor who is totally willing to help you with anything and there are some really really awesome teachers. If you do go here, Dr. Greaves' human sexuality (hdfs 240) is the most popular class on campus and the best one. The campus is beautiful and perfectly manicured. I don't recommend coming here if you have strong allergies though. Also, remember that OSU was originally an agriculture school so on occasion you'll wake up to the "farm fresh" smell!!! OoooooooSsssssUuuuuuuuu! OSU!!! *Edit* One more thing, OSU is a very liberal University. We do have a strong conservative club if you're into that...but just be prepared. Also, we're very political.

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    OSU's Bell Tower [source]
  • Irish Bend Covered Bridge- The west side of campus is dedicated, primarily, to agricultural research. It is also home to this historic landmark (Irish Bend Covered Bridge).
    Irish Bend Covered Bridge- The west side of campus is dedicated, primarily, to agricultural research. It is also home to this historic landmark (Irish Bend Covered Bridge). [source]
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    The Memorial Union- Opened in 1928, the Memorial Union (MU) is a historical landmark. webcam [source]
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    Reser Stadium. [source]
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