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Your future is not limited by where you come from or where you're starting. For more than 150 years, Oregon State has provided accessible education, hands-on learning and a commitment to serving communities across Oregon and beyond. Here, you'll gain the knowledge, experience and connections to make a difference in your life and the world around you.
total students, making OSU the state's largest university for 13 straight years
Our Locations
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Corvallis offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Oregon State’s Bend campus, located in the stunning high desert of Central Oregon, offers more than 20 majors, small classes and a vast natural laboratory. Nearby, endless outdoor recreation options await — including skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, paddle boarding and more.
Oregon State Ecampus blends 21st century innovation with 150+ years of institutional excellence to give people everywhere access to a life-changing education online. Everything we do is designed to help Oregon State students:
- Make an impact in their communities and beyond
- Feel supported from start to finish in their journey
- Build connections with OSU’s world-class faculty
- Enter the workforce with the skills they need to succeed
With operations in all 36 counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon State University is a trusted partner serving Oregonians statewide. The OSU Extension Service delivers research-based knowledge and education that strengthen communities and economies, sustain natural resources and promote healthy people and families. The 11 Agricultural Experiment Stations at 14 locations address critical issues across landscapes, oceans and food systems. The Forest Research Laboratory manages 10 research forests and develops innovative approaches for managing forest resources and ecosystems.
At Oregon State’s coastal research center in Newport, you can dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean — and pursue hands-on, experiential learning through classes, research and internships aimed at developing solutions to pressing environmental issues.
Portland is a vital part of the Oregon State University community — connecting students, alumni, faculty and partners across the region through education, events, innovation and collaboration.
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Paige Heinemann
Through a research opportunity, Heinemann studied how clouds impacted radiation and climate during the ice age.
Oregon's Best Public Research University
Oregon State is the most innovative university in the state of Oregon, advancing research in critical areas like climate science, robotics, clean energy and biotechnology. Join us in making big discoveries that drive big solutions.