Oregon State University (OSU), a public research university, founded in 1868, enrolls more than 30,000 students across a dozen colleges and a graduate school. OSU, a prominent research school, has nationally recognized programs in areas such as agricultural sciences, forestry, fisheries, community health, pharmacy, and wildlife management.
OSU is one of only six educational institutions in the United States with a land-grant, space-grant, and sea-grant designations. OSU also has a sun-grant designation.
Oregon State University, which offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degree programs, is home to the internationally renowned Center for Gene Research and Biotechnology.
Oregon State University offers more than 900 online courses and a host of degree programs through OSU Ecampus. The university’s online offerings include nearly 20 bachelor’s degrees in topics ranging from anthropology to German to sustainability; nine master’s degrees such as executive leadership, counseling, and natural resources; and doctoral degrees in education and counseling. The university also offers certificate programs, as well as chemistry and foreign language courses.
OSU Ecampus allows students to access course materials on their schedule and earn the same degree as on-campus students. Online students have access to a host of student services such as library resources, career services, 24/7 tutoring help, and counseling services.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognizes Oregon State University as a research university with very high research activity.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Oregon State University #138 in National Universities in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges. The magazine also ranked Oregon State University #106 in Best Education Schools, while the university tied for #70 in Top Public Schools and #250 in Best Global Universities.
The Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014 (provided by the Center for World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong University), ranked Oregon State University 151–200. In addition, Forbes ranked Oregon State University #128 in Research Universities.
The respected Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business provides accreditation to Oregon State University’s College of Business. Oregon State University also holds accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
