Avg Earnings (5yr)
$50,843
Acceptance Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
70%
Annual Tuition
$13,494
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $64,010 ten years after entry — 18% above the national median. Acceptance rate 78.9%, average SAT score 1290, in-state tuition $13,494.
At a Glance
Total Students
29,557
Retention Rate
88%
Faculty Ratio
20
Financial Aid
33%
Median Debt
$21,221
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,290
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
580–700
SAT Math (middle 50%)
560–700
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
24–31
Institution Overview
Oregon State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 78.9%. The university enrolls 29,557 students. The average in-state tuition is $13,494. The university's retention rate is 87.5%, and the graduation rate is 70.3%.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $47,459. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $50,843, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $64,010. The median debt for students is $21,221, and 33.4% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$47k
1 YEAR
$51k
5 YEARS
$64k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Oregon State University alumni earn $47,459. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $50,843, and after ten years, earnings reach $64,010. The median debt for graduates is $21,221.
Oregon State University has a student body of 29,557, with an acceptance rate of 78.9%. The graduation rate is 70.3%, and the retention rate is 87.5%. The in-state tuition is $13,494, and 33.4% of students receive financial aid.
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