by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 20,323 undergraduates in 2020, OSU is a very large, public university located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, OSU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by OSU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our OSU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at OSU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit OSU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", OSU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit OSU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our OSU for Veterans Guide.
OSU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
OSU has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 20,323 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 17,624 (86.7%). Part-time attendance was 2,699 (13.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 17,624 | 2,699 | 20,323 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, OSU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank OSU #182 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at OSU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the OSU Diversity Guide.
OSU has a total of 666 student athletes, 318 men and 348 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Athletics