Campus & Student Life at Oregon State University

Home to about 26,644 undergraduates in 2020, Oregon State is a very large, public university located in Corvallis, Oregon. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Oregon State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Oregon State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Oregon State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Oregon State Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Oregon State Disability Services.

Oregon State for the Military

While not a "service academy", Oregon State 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 Oregon State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Oregon State for Veterans Guide.

Oregon State offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Oregon State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Oregon State University

Oregon State 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.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Oregon State University

Oregon State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 26,644 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 18,084 (67.9%). Part-time attendance was 8,560 (32.1%).

Oregon State University is Ranked #202 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Oregon State receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Oregon State #202 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 Oregon State by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Oregon State Diversity Guide.

Oregon State University Competes in the NCAA

Oregon State has a total of 545 student athletes, 269 men and 276 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Oregon State University Athletics