by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Oregon State degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Oregon State measures up.
Oregon State is ranked #1,687 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Oregon, it ranks #21 of 37 for value.
Among the majors Oregon State offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Forest Engineering | #1 of 1 |
| Engineering | #1 of 1 |
| Consumer Merch&ising/Retailing Management | #3 of 4 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | #3 of 6 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #3 of 6 |
| Natural Resource Economics | #4 of 7 |
| Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management | #7 of 9 |
| Fisheries Sciences | #7 of 9 |
| Environment / Natural Resources | #7 of 9 |
| Botany | #10 of 13 |
Read the full Oregon State value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Oregon State University is ranked #4 out of #42 in Oregon for quality and #21 out of #37 for Oregon value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Oregon State financial aid page to be sure.
Oregon State University is ranked #1,687 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Oregon State University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Oregon State costs about $23,730. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $94,920 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $31,739 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,604 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,730 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $94,920 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Oregon State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Oregon State costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Oregon State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $126,956 | — | — |
| All Students | $94,920 | #1,687 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,416 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $126,956 | — | — |
| All Students | $94,920 | #21 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,416 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Oregon State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,219 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,376 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,992 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,243 |
| Over $110K | $26,447 |
About 66% of Oregon State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,665 per year. Get more details on the Oregon State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Oregon State cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.