Located in northeast Oklahoma, Stillwater is just 60 miles from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Southern Living ranked Stillwater sixth on its list for "The South's Friendliest Cities 2018," and OSU sits at the heart of it all.
- #501 Ranking
- 7 PhDs
- 1,461 Academic Staff
- 21,626 Students
- 1,298 Students (int'l)
- 10,813 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Business & Management (5)
- Ph.D. Finance
- Ph.D. Management
- Ph.D. Marketing
Medicine & Health (2)
Computer Science & IT (1)
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Ph.D. Electrical Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
Social Sciences (1)
- Ph.D. Finance
About
History
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
Students from across the U.S. and more than 100 countries converge on this campus creating a vibrant and inclusive culture. 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
OSU’s research — whether it’s exploring basic scientific questions or applied concepts that directly impact lives — is relevant, accessible and beneficial. OSU is listed in Carnegie Classifications of Institutions’ top tier for research universities.
Career
At the Eastin Center for Career Readiness, we believe every student has a significant contribution to make to this world. Our mission is to guide and support our students so that they are prepared to pursue professional opportunities, practice continued growth and fully develop that contribution.
Our Guiding Principles- Care and believe in our students.
- Expand our students’ understanding, awareness and perspectives.
- Facilitate student growth through education, encouragement and coaching.
- Help students connect and collaborate with resources both internally and externally.
- Pursue our own learning and continued growth to better serve our students and recruiters.
- Capitalize on strategic partnerships.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
501 100
2021
601 -100
2020
501
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
2023
601 -100
2022
501 -100
2021
401
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
633 -17
2022
616 -138
2021
478
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
801
2022
801 -50
2021
751
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.
Services
Housing services
Living on campus is one of the best ways to make friends and join the community. Students live in centrally located on-campus housing. Choose your own roommate(s) or let us help you find a roommate based on interests, habits and schedule preferences.
Library services
The William E. Brock Memorial Library is a branch of the OSU Library. Our collection development focuses on the veterinary medical sciences and related fields. Our goal is to aid the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences' students, faculty, researchers, clinicians and staff. We also serve pre-veterinary students, practicing veterinarians.
ICT services
OSU provides expanded basic cable television to all rooms. The signal is digital, so research your television’s tuner and if it is analog you may need a digital converter (DTA).
There are two wireless networks available to Residents living on campus at OSU Stillwater
High-speed Ethernet connection in every room
Medical services
As America’s Healthiest Campus®, Oklahoma State University thrives within a culture of wellness. But wellness is so much more than diet and exercise. It is about choices, moderation, and most importantly, the balance between your physical and emotional health. The university has many resources and programs available to help you manage all dimensions of your well-being.
Student Life
Campus life
We can't wait to welcome you to campus and explore the various housing options available to you. While that is not possible currently, we do want to provide you with the opportunity to explore virtually. We hope you enjoy the tour, and we look forward to you becoming a Cowboy!
Sports facilities
According to a 2017 American College Health Association study, more than half of students surveyed indicated they felt overwhelmed, exhausted or extremely lonely in the past 12 months.We are here to help. Whether it’s mental or physical health, we have resources at the ready to tackle topics like stress management, sleep, substance abuse, sexual health, LGBTQ+ issues and nutrition, just to name a few. Our interactive programming is welcoming and designed to help you learn about health topics in a positive setting. These resources are here to help you live your healthiest life!
Student clubs
Our students live, lead and grow in more than 500 clubs and organizations. Choose from Greek life, diverse student associations, dozens of intramural sports and hundreds of individual clubs. No matter what, there is a place for you in the Cowboy family.
Accreditation
Oklahoma State University will utilize a new and transformed model for maintaining institutional accreditation, the Open Pathway. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, referred to as the HLC, is replacing the Program to Evaluate and Advance Quality with two new Pathways, the Standard Pathway and the Open Pathway. OSU has been approved to adopt the highest accreditation standard represented by the Open Pathway.
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