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Founded on Dec. 25, 1890 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, OSU's land-grant mission is to make a college education more accessible. Our roots are set in a rich tradition, and our actions are guided by the Cowboy Code.

Education

OSU is ranked as a Top 100 Public School by U.S. News, and our academic program rankings prove that OSU will help prepare you for a bright future.

We have more than 300 majors and options, we offer a wide scope of innovative academic opportunities! OSU also provides pre-law, pre-health and pre-veterinary advising, and you can pursue these careers from any major! With a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1, we will help you prepare for the future by providing the academic support you need.

Research

Research at OSU, a Carnegie R1 research university, is relevant, accessible and beneficial — whether it’s exploring basic scientific questions or applied concepts that directly impact lives. You can conduct hands-on research with your professors as early as your first year.

Career

OSU has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as a top 45 school whose graduates rank highest with recruiters. With more than 1,200 companies from around the nation visiting campus each year for career fairs and on-campus interviews, OSU Career Services brings the employers to you. Start turning your dream into a reality at OSU!

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2023

501

2022

501 100

2021

601

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2024

601

2023

601 -100

2022

501

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2024

851 -50

2023

801

2022

801

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

-

2023

633 -17

2022

616

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Services

Housing services

Living on campus is the best way to make friends and become part of the community. Join the 5,800+ students who call OSU home. Life is easy when you live within walking distance to your classrooms, dining options, the library and your friends. Enjoy the benefits and convenience of living in the center of the action, and make memories that last a lifetime.

Library services

The Edmon Low Library is so much more than just books! Located at the heart of OSU's campus, the library serves as a community hub for OSU students and faculty. From writing workshops and math tutoring to study rooms and creative studios, we are here to help you succeed in and out of the classroom!

ICT services

The OSU wired network is available to more than 95 percent of the Stillwater campus. Users use an Ethernet cord to connect by plugging it into the numerous orange wall jacks available in classrooms, offices, residential areas, and public areas. The speed of wired connectivity is one gigabit per second.

Medical services

When you come to OSU, you’re joining America’s Healthiest Campus! Sometimes, you need to recharge. We have a program for you! Need a workout? Visit the Colvin Recreation Center for intramural sports, weight training, swimming, indoor running and more. Programs like the Reboot Center, with stress-relief exercises and games, and Pete’s Pet Posse, where you can play with a therapy dog, are good ways to stay balanced.

Student Life

Campus life

OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, which is a city known for its safety, friendliness and affordable cost of living. Stillwater is 60 miles (96.5 km) from Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Sports facilities

The Colvin Recreation Center provides OSU students with an incredible experience physically and socially, and has been recognized as one of the top facilities of its kind in the nation. The Colvin Recreation Center is part of OSU's Department of Wellness, which offers a variety of programs and activities including personal training and fitness classes with multiple formats for every skill level. Our Outdoor Adventure program hosts backpacking, kayaking, mountain climbing and other outdoor trips each semester. Looking for something more competitive? Explore our 50+ intramural sports or join one of the numerous club sports teams.

Student clubs

Campus life empowers leaders to grow and gain real-world experience. With more than 500 student clubs and organizations, students are able to choose from a diverse set of communities and opportunities. Whether it involves culture, leadership, art, or service, there is room for all students to thrive within our Cowboy family.

Accreditation

Top 100 Public School (U.S. News and World Report)
Top 80 Business Program (U.S. News and World Report)
Top 10 Best Valued Undergraduate Engineering Program (Best Value Schools)

Top 5 UN Sustainable Development Goals (Times Higher Educations impact rankings)
Top 20 Fashion Merchandising Program (U.S. News and World Report)

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