OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Country:
United States
Location:
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Airport:
Tulsa International Airport
School type:
Public
Admissions level:

Undergraduate - Direct

Rankings & Recognition:

#196 National Universities

(US News & World Report 2025)

#107 Top Public Schools

(US News & World Report 2025)

#77 Business Programs

(US News & World Report 2025)

#98 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs

(US News & World Report 2025)

#10 Graphic Design Program in the Southwest

(Animation Career Review 2024)

#22 International and #11 National in Hospitality & Tourism Management

(Global Ranking of Academic Subject - ShanghaiRanking 2023)

Key facts:
  • A land-grant institution & Carnegie classified R1 research university 
  • 25,000 students from 100+nations
  • Achieving global recognition as a Top 100 institution & Top 10 in the U.S. for its contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
  • A seven-time Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award winner
  • Undergraduate research at OSU is a priority with the Freshman Research Scholars Program
Why this school?

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Since 1890, Oklahoma State University (OSU) has grown to become a premier modern land-grant university. As a Carnegie R1 research university, the highest level of research activity, OSU connects students to a world of cutting-edge research with top-rated faculty and resources. Opportunities for undergraduate research may be few and far between at a state university but at OSU, the Freshman Research Scholars program encourages freshmen to take part in research from the moment they step on campus to the time they graduate. Students will get real experience to start their career off on the right track.

OSU featured programs include:

  • Accounting: Top 15 undergraduate Accounting program by Public Accounting Report.
  • Finance: OSU offers a five-year finance pathway program to a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Certification as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).  
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management: Ranked 8th among hospitality and tourism programs by the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research.
  • Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising: Top 30 nationally by The Art Center Project List.
  • Computer Science: OSU offers research opportunities with its world-renowned faculty, many scholarships and certificate programs. 
  • Food Science: Top 30 Best Value Food Science Degrees in the nation. 
  • Engineering: Ranked 96 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs.
  • Interior Design: OSU Students have access to state-of-the-art technology, including the Mixed Reality Lab, as well as valuable work experience through a required.
  • Architecture: OSU’s award-winning faculty prepares students for a creative career equipped to meet extraordinary global challenges. OSU graduates are consistently offered employment opportunities in many of the best architectural offices across the globe.
  • Sports Management: OSU Students can gain professional experience in both business and sports. Graduates have been able to serve internships or gain full-time employment with many professional sports teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN and many more.
  • Agriculture (Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics), and Horticulture: Founded in 1890 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, OSU’s roots are set in a rich tradition.
  • Aviation: OSU’s Aviation and Space programs have a rich tradition in professional pilot training and a strong national and international reputation in NASA K-12 education.

In addition, OSU provides the 3+1 and 3+3 programs which allow students to complete the first three years at OSU and transfer back hours from a health profession doctoral program or law school to complete the undergraduate degree, saving you time and money.

Scholarships
  • Freshman: $6,000 - $15,000/year (Renewable)
  • Transfer:    $7,000/year (Renewable)
Costs
  • Tuition & Fees:    $29,440/year
  • Room & Board:   $11,780/year
Entry requirements
Level

Undergraduate

(Direct Admission)

Transcript 

Freshman: GPA 3.0+

Transfer: GPA 2.25+

Scholarship: GPA 3.25+

Transcript evaluation

No

English proficiency

Admission: IELTS 5.5+/TOEFL 61+

Scholarship: IELTS 6.0+/TOEFL 78+

Standardized test: SAT/ACT

 Optional

Special requirements: Portfolio, audition, interview, work experience, etc.

No

Resume

No

Personal statement

No

Recommendation letter

No

Application fee

$90

Programs

Undergraduate: ALL PROGRAMS

  • Business: Aerospace Administration and Operations, Auditing, Finance, Commercial Bank Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Fashion Merchandising, Sports Management, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness.
  • Arts & Design: Architecture (5 years), Interior Design, Theatre, Music.
  • Sciences: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Food Science, Nutritional, Plant and Soil Science, Environmental.
  • Engineering & Technology: Aerospace, Construction, Electrical, Computer, Industrial Engineering and Management.
  • Computing: Data Science, Computer Science.
  • Social Sciences & Education: Multimedia Journalism, Strategic Communication, Music Education.
Application deadlines

Fall intake: 

  • Scholarship deadline: February 1
  • Regular deadline: June 1

Spring intake: 

  • Scholarship deadline: October 15
  • Regular deadline: November 1
Location
As a city in north-central Oklahoma, Stillwater is home to a diverse mix of business and industry, from manufacturing to advanced technology. The city has the following economic clusters: aerospace, agribusiness, biotechnology, optoelectronics, printing and publishing, software and standard manufacturing. Stillwater is home to the state agency that oversees career technology schools in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. It is known for its friendliness, safety and affordable cost of living.