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About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a public research university in Stillwater, OK, known for its stillwater oklahoma, engineering and business focus, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 71%, OSU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 4,643 students each year. OSU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1060–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. OSU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,265 per year; the sticker price of $40,290 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

71%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1155
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1060 – 1250 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 27

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

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Application Strategy
OSU has a 71% acceptance rate and does not weight demonstrated interest heavily, so your energy is better spent polishing your application materials than tracking visits or emails. Apply early in the fall cycle to be considered for OSU's automatic merit scholarships, which are awarded on a rolling basis and can run out before the regular deadline.
Essay Strategy
OSU assigns essays a relatively low importance in admissions decisions, so spend the bulk of your writing time on scholarship essays like those for OSU Foundation awards, where your words can directly translate to money rather than just admission.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Oklahoma State University-Main Campus actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$40k/yr$12.2k
30k-48k~$40k/yr$12.3k
48k-75k~$40k/yr$15.9k
75k-110k~$40k/yr$21.9k
110k+~$40k/yr$24.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
18,799
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

66%White
11%Two or More Races
10%Hispanic
5%American Indian / AK Native
4%Black / African American
2%Asian
1%International
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%Unknown / Unreported
Gender47% Men · 53% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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