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Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Oklahoma

26,805 Students on Campus
Stillwater Location
48,394 Metro Population
26,805 Students on Campus
Stillwater Location
48,394 Metro Population

About This Campus

Oklahoma State University is known for friendliness & an award-winning learning/living environment. OSU is branded as "America’s Healthiest Campus" & is home to the Colvin Center, one of the nation's best facilities for sport, recreation, & fitness. Students love Pete’s Pet Posse, a group of trained therapy dogs who come to campus daily to interact with students. Native American culture abounds in Oklahoma, home to over 35 tribes, with OSU graduating the highest percentage of Native American students in the US. An advanced technology Business Building opened in 2018; a state-of-the-art Endeavor laboratory in Engineering are unique in the nation for enhancing student learning. The Greenwood School of Music's new building opened in 2021 & world-renowned performing arts feature at the McKnight Center. The New Frontiers Agricultural Hall opened in Fall 25. Athletics are a large aspect of campus life; OSU has a 100+ yrs. Homecoming Tradition. 20:1 student to faculty ratio.

D1 School-Big 12 Conference. 3 NCAA champions in 2025 - 2 for wrestling, & 1 for cross-country. NCAA 2025 Championship - Men's Golf Team

OSU's campus architectural style is Modified-Georgian, using red brick & pale cast stone. Our landscaping has won national awards.

A historic $250 million state funding appropriation will support the construction of a state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital.

Helpful Information

OSU welcomes all NSE students! Placement is guaranteed for HOST Pay for qualified applicants. Course selection is after OSU students, so course flexibility is helpful. AG COMM courses requires departmental approval before students will be accepted for placement. Education, Clinical Psychology, STRAT COMM, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering & some upper division engineering programs have very limited access. Areas that require studio work such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Art, & Music programs have limitations & require portfolio reviews or auditions prior to placement, when possible, & required prior to admission. Limited access to Accounting or Computer Sciences classes, however students have unlimited access to MSIS (Management Science & Info Systems) classes.

It is useful to have a car in Stillwater, although limited bus service is available (free with OSU ID). Most social/cultural activities occur on/near campus.

Come be a part of the OSU Cowboy Family!

Location Information

Stillwater, OK is known as America's Friendliest College Town and OSU sits at the heart of it all. It's a major center for Red Dirt music. Stillwater is a diverse community and is equidistant from the state's 2 largest cities: Oklahoma City to the south (60 miles) and Tulsa to the east (63 miles); is a classic All-American college town with a vibrant campus environment. It is surrounded by small lakes and outdoor recreation spaces - with 15 public parks over 5,000 acres.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/18/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/12/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/12/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/08/2026

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Agriculture Communications requires departmental approval before students will be accepted for placement. Contact Coordinator prior to conference for steps to petition for Ag Comm approval. Education, Clinical Psychology, Strategic Communication, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering and some upper division engineering programs have very limited access so flexibility of class selection and enrollment is required. Areas that require studio work such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Art, and Music programs have limitations and require portfolio reviews or auditions prior to placement, when possible, and required prior to admission. Limited access to Accounting or Computer Sciences classes, however students have unlimited access to MSIS (Management Science & Info Systems) classes.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Agricultural Economics — This program has a strong international component enhancing the overall student learning experience.
  • Animal Sciences — Very popular with incoming NSE exchange students and well suited for students planning to continue to Veterinary School for a professional degree. Department of ANSI has distinguished programs in teaching, research and extension.
  • Hotel/Restaurant Management — Historically strong program with a research hotel on campus as well as state-of-the-art learning labs, including a quantity food kitchen, fine dining lab restaurant, beverage education center, quick-service restaurant lab & demonstration classroom.
  • Music Performance — New Michael & Anne Greenwood School of Music provides a professional environment that stimulates the highest standards of excellence in music education, research, performance, creativity, and service.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Entrepreneurship — This program is top in the nation with unique internship and business incubation opportunities.
  • Fire Science — This program attracts students from around the world interested in Fire Safety and Protection. OSU is the largest publisher of fire safety manuals. Oldest fire-related program in North America.
  • Global Studies — This relatively new program is designed to prepare students for careers in global service and leadership.
  • Leadership Studies — This extracurricular program focuses on ethical leadership and offers a very popular study abroad course each summer that is open to NSE students.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $6970
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 12
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $5890
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

All international NSE students must live on campus in our Global Scholars House (IBA). Cost of average room includes meals.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Some, but not all off-campus housing have shuttle bus service to/from campus. Leases are usually for 1 year & are hard to break.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1700
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

There are 6 different meal plans. International students are automatically signed up for a meal plan per OSU regulations but can cancel their meal plan after arriving for the semester.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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