Oregon State University

Oregon State University is a university in Corvallis, OR. International students should budget around US$45,000 a year in total, covering roughly US$34,600 in tuition and US$17,300 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 2 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 80 institutions we list in United States.

1500 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States

Tuition: US$34,600/yr
Living: US$17,300/yr
Total: US$45,000/yr
Type: University
Location: Corvallis, OR

Why students choose Oregon State University

Excellent connections on the West Coast, home to some of the world's most influential companies including Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, Nike and Tesla
A safe learning experience in one of the best US student cities, with plenty to do
Strong return on investment: reasonable costs, average earnings of USD 81,000 a year and over USD 2 million across a career
Scholarships worth up to USD 40,000 across four years
Extensive paid work opportunities during study, worth up to USD 25,000 a year through distinctive programmes such as Jump-start and MECOP
More than 200 degree options in in-demand fields, including over 45 STEM programmes eligible for up to three years' post-study work
VIP support: flexible entry, free airport pickup, class registration advice, a Portland orientation tour, one-to-one careers advising and OPT support
Quarter-based teaching with four intakes a year gives flexibility on start dates. I-20 issued within a week. No SAT, ACT or essay required.

Oregon State University fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for Oregon State University
Item	Amount
Tuition	USD 39,000/year
Living costs and other fees	approximately USD 20,000 in the first year, about USD 17,000 a year thereafter

Oregon State University entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Bachelor's

Direct entry:
High school graduate with a GPA of 3.0/4.0
IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 70 / Duolingo 110, or completion of Academic English level 5
No SAT, ACT or essay required
Applicants below the direct-entry requirement can take the International Year One programme:
Three quarters:
High school graduate with a GPA of 2.5/4.0
IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 70 / Duolingo 90, or completion of Academic English level 4
Four quarters:
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 50 / Duolingo 70, or completion of Academic English level 3

Master's

Direct entry
A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0/4.0
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Duolingo 110, or completion of Academic English level 5
No GMAT, GRE or work experience required
Pre-master's
Applicants below the direct-entry requirement can take the Graduate Pathway programme.
One quarter: GPA 3.0; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 85 / Duolingo 120
Two quarters: GPA 2.5; IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5 / TOEFL 85 with no band below 80 / Duolingo 110
Three quarters: GPA 2.5; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 70 / Duolingo 95

Scholarships at Oregon State University

OSU scholarships of up to USD 52,000 reduce the cost of studying in the US considerably.
OSU bachelor's scholarship: up to USD 8,000/year, renewable for four years
OSU bachelor's entrance scholarship: USD 8,000, one-off
OSU master's entrance scholarship: up to USD 10,000
OSU master's entrance scholarship: up to USD 7,500/year

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Oregon State University?

Budget roughly US$45,000 a year in total — about US$34,600 in tuition and US$17,300 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Oregon State University?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Direct entry:

Where is Oregon State University?

Oregon State University is in Corvallis, OR, at 1500 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States.

Can international students work while studying at Oregon State University?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In United States the current allowance is 20 hours/week on campus, and the post-study route is opt — 12 months, 36 for stem.