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Oregon State University
(OSU)
About
Oregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate degree programs, and graduate and doctoral degrees through all 11 colleges. It is classified as an R1 Doctoral University, designating "very high research activity", and as of 2023 has the seventh-largest engineering college in the nation. Undergradua...
Oregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate degree programs, and graduate and doctoral degrees through all 11 colleges. It is classified as an R1 Doctoral University, designating "very high research activity", and as of 2023 has the seventh-largest engineering college in the nation. Undergraduate enrollment for all colleges combined averages over 32,000 while an additional 5,000 students are engaged in post-graduate coursework through the university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 65 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 26,644
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
- Staff
- 5,475
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
36 subjectsUS News
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 22 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 50 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 82 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences | =96 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 105 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =109 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =128 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =159 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =176 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 212 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | =239 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =287 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =289 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =390 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =400 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =444 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =526 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =599 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =661 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =866 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 883 | 55.4 | 2026 |
QS
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | =30 | 72.3 | 2026 |
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | =130 | 74.1 | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =229 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2021 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =382 | 60.8 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-420 | - | 2023 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2022 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Oregon State University?
Oregon State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =624, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =399.
When was Oregon State University founded?
Oregon State University was founded in 1868.
What are the top subjects at Oregon State University?
Top subjects at Oregon State University include: Oceanography, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Agriculture & Forestry, Ecology, Marine/Ocean Engineering.
Where is Oregon State University located?
Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, United States.