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Oregon State University

Oregon State University
78.8%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

22% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Oregon State enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$16,080
Total Cost of Attendance$31,653

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $12,107 $48,428
$30-48k $13,036 $52,144
$48-75k $15,729 $62,916
$75-110k $20,262 $81,048
$110k+ $27,459 $109,836

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Oregon State University

22.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$21,221
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Oregon State University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$64,010
Median Earnings (10yr)
$21,221
Median Debt
3.0x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Oregon State University — 3.0x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Oregon State University True Cost by Family Income

22% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Oregon State enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $12,107 $48,428
$30-48k $13,036 $52,144
$48-75k $15,729 $62,916
$75-110k $20,262 $81,048
$110k+ $27,459 $109,836

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$16,080
Total Cost of Attendance$31,653

Financial Aid & Student Debt

22.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$21,221
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$50,843
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Oregon State University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Oregon State University actually cost per year?
Oregon State University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $31,653/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $17,719/yr, a 44% discount off sticker price.
Does Oregon State University offer good financial aid?
22% of Oregon State University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Oregon State University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Oregon State University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Oregon State University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $12,107/yr at Oregon State University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $27,459/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Oregon State University worth the cost?
Oregon State University graduates earn a median of $64,010 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $126,612 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Oregon State University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.