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$14,400
per year
In-State Tuition
83%
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
Oregon State University is a public four-year institution in Corvallis, OR. Programs offered include Computer Science, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology and Kinesiology.
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15 of 34 CLEP exams accepted
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Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
7
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Golf
Gymnastics
Aquatic Sports(1)
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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Oregon State reviews first-year applicants for merit scholarships automatically from the admission application, including Presidential and Finley awards for Oregon residents.
For students entering Fall 2027
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarship
Automatic$3,000 per year · Up to $3,000 per year
Renewable: 2.50 cumulative OSU GPA and 36 credits each year; up to four years
Send official IB scores to OSU; offers are finalized after scores are verified in July
For entering first-year students who complete the IB Diploma with a total score of 30 or higher.
Presidential Scholarship
Competitive$10,000 per year · Up to $10,000 per year
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative OSU GPA and 36 credits each year; up to four years
Apply for admission on or before Feb 2 to be automatically reviewed; no separate application
Must be an Oregon resident high school senior at an Oregon high school, attending Corvallis or Bend. Minimum 3.85 unweighted or 4.20 weighted GPA. Not all students who meet the criteria are offered the award.
Finley Academic Excellence Scholarship
Competitive$5,000 per year · Up to $5,000 per year
Renewable: 2.50 cumulative OSU GPA and 36 credits each year; up to four years
Priority consideration for admission applications submitted on or before Feb 2; later applicants considered as funds allow
For new Oregon resident first-year students attending Corvallis or Bend. Holistic review; recipients typically have an unweighted GPA of 3.50 or higher.
National Scholars Award
Competitive$2,000 per year · Up to $2,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 2.50 cumulative OSU GPA and 36 credits each year; up to four years
Apply through OSU ScholarDollars between Nov 1 and Mar 1 with verification of the recognition
For about ten incoming first-year students who earned national or global recognition in high school (for example National Merit Semifinalist or Finalist, National AP Scholar).
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,107
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$64,010
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,221
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Qtr Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 12 | 51 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Corvallis, Oregon
Benton County
Control
Public
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