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Klamath Falls, OR · Corvallis, OR
| Oregon Institute of Technology | Oregon State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,706/yr | $19,604/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,085/yr | $12,107/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,500 | $21,221 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,729/yr | $13,036/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,385/yr | $15,729/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,925/yr | $20,262/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,431/yr | $27,459/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $239/mo | $225/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,315/yr | $16,386/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,305/yr | $16,386/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,560/yr | $3,492/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,524/yr | $31,653/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,260/yr | $14,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,196/yr | $38,190/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 22% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 95% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1000–1270 | 1140–1400 |
| SAT average | 1150 | 1290 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–27 | 24–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–25 · Math 17–25 | English 23–32 · Math 24–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,006 | 29,025 |
| Students accepted | 4,589 | 22,886 |
| Students who enrolled | 433 | 4,689 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 9.4% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 14% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 54% | 70% |
| Freshmen who come back | 69% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $72,273/yr | $64,010/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $46,200–$102,021 | $39,922–$92,783 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 60% | 53% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 53% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 31% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $68,301/yr | $50,843/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 61% |
| First-gen students who finish | 49% | 53% |
| Low-income students who finish | 47% | 52% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 16% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $69,982/yr | $57,210/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 44% · Engineering 19% · Engineering Technologies 12% | Computer & Information Sciences 17% · Engineering 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 44% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 19% of degrees | Engineering — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 5% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $83,906/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $110,269/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 39% | 40% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,892 | 30,743 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 139 | 5,910 |
| Average professor pay | $8,845/mo | $11,437/mo |
| Full-time professors | 94% | 78% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $36,182 | $44,450 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (small) |
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Corvallis, OR |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1947 | 1856 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Men | 51% | 51% |
| Women | 49% | 49% |
| White students | 64% | 63% |
| Black students | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 13% |
| Asian students | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| Other / not reported | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 39% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 25% | 29% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 27% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,507/yr | $12,607/yr |
| Endowment | $34.9M | $1.0B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 725 | 5,322 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,940/yr | $11,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,698/yr | $4,680/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 235 | 503 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.1M | $11.2M |
| Athletics budget | $7.3M | $100.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.5M | $104.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $38,093 | $1.8M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.