Online Degrees Offered at Oregon State University
Oregon State University appears in our ranking of the Top 10 Dual Enrollment Programs Online.
Modern students have figured out that online courses and degrees come with plenty of advantages. The benefits include flexibility, cost, and convenience. Fortunately for those studying online through Oregon State University, they’re enrolled in one of the nation’s best e-campuses. The US News and World Report ranks OSU’s program fifth on its Best Online Programs list.
The school offers more than 70 online programs, which includes undergraduate and graduate degrees. OSU also offers certificate programs online. Some of the more interesting courses of study include cybersecurity, food in culture, business administration, French, German, Spanish, medical humanities, zoology, philosophy, veterinary medicine, counseling, data analytics, dual language education, and instructional design. In all, the school offers about 1,300 online classes and has more than 24,000 online students enrolled at any one time.
It’s also worth noting that Oregon State University’s online program includes a dual enrollment program, called Degree Partnership Programs. These programs allow students to take coursework at partner community colleges, like Columbia Gorge, Klamath, Blue Mountain, and Mt. Hood, but earn credit at OSU as well. This innovative program gives students access to all of the amenities of both school campuses, including residence halls and dining plans, libraries, computer labs, and more.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a well-regarded school on the Pacific coast. The US News and World Report ranks it 33rd on its Most Innovative Schools and 64th on its top Public Schools lists. It also ranks 66th in the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs category.
OSU is located 90 minutes south of Portland, Oregon in Corvallis, Oregon. Its location along the coast means that students can spend their free time on the beach or exploring Oregon’s beautiful outdoor amenities, like state parks and hiking trails.
In their free time, students have their choice of fun activities. There are fraternities and sororities to join. OSU has numerous clubs and plenty of events, like the Battle of the Bands. The school has 16 residence halls, and many of the school’s freshmen live in these housing facilities.
OSU is a public research university, as well as a land, sea, space and sun grant university. It is only one of four universities in the US to hold all four distinctions. Most of Oregon State University’s research activities take place on the Corvallis campus. The school also has an ROTC detachment for each branch of the US military on campus.
Many students also enjoy attending OSU games. The school is in the NCAA Division I/ Pac 12 Conference. OSU athletics date back to the late 1800s.
Oregon State University Accreditation
Oregon State University has a number of accreditations. Its main accreditation comes from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. It also has other accreditations from the Society for Range Management, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and the Council for Pharmacy Education to name but a few.
Oregon State University Application Requirements
While OSU is known for its academic excellence, it does not have the same application requirements that many competitive colleges do. For example, the school does not have an average ACT or SAT score requirement.
The school does require students to submit their test scores, but the school often uses the scores for advising purposes. Students are additionally required to submit an application fee of $65, as well as an application.
Oregon State also requires students to provide OSU what the school calls an “insight resume.” The function of this document is to give the school a look at the student’s long-range goals, non-traditional learning experiences, and community involvement. It also gives the admissions team a look at the student’s ability to self-reflect and to assess his or her own self-concept.
Additionally, the school’s application page points out that the school’s admissions counselors look at more than just academics when considering a student for admission. The person’s character plays a role in the admissions process as well. Oregon State University considers students who would bring diversity, both cultural and educational, the school’s environment.
That being said, academics are important in the application process. Incoming students should demonstrate that they’ve undertaken a rigorous course of study during their high school years. Advanced placement and international baccalaureate credits are considered, as well as how the student tackled progressively more difficult sequences in math and other subjects. Incoming freshmen have to earn at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be considered for admission.
Potential graduate students are looked at by the admissions office through a similar lens. They must contribute to the school’s diverse, global population in a meaningful way.
All graduate students are expected to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. International students must demonstrate proficiency in English. They can provide proof of this by taking the TOEFL and the IELTS tests. Students can also prove English proficiency by earning a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at an English-speaking institution in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or the US before applying to OSU.
Graduate students must fill out an application and pay the $75 application fee. They must also provide OSU with transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and the GRE (in some instances).
Tuition and Financial Aid
Oregon State University offers financial aid to students who need it. In order to qualify for aid, the school asks students to fill out the FAFSA form. The financial aid office uses the information on this form to determine the amount of aid students get.
Potentially, students can qualify for grants, like the Pell Grant, loans, work-study programs, scholarships, departmental awards, private awards, and more. Graduate students can also qualify for assistantship opportunities, which pay for their tuition and other costs.
OSU undergrad students who are residents of Oregon pay $3,905 per term for tuition. Non-resident undergraduates pay $10,405 per term. Resident graduate students are charged $4,866 per term, while non-resident graduate students pay $8,904 per term.
The cost of room and board, plus supplies runs about $3,905 per term for undergraduates. It’s about $4,302 for graduate students. These costs don’t include transportation and other miscellaneous personal costs.
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