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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Most applicants get into Oklahoma State University-Main Campus — 75% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus anchors the college town of Stillwater, OK, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $101,279 four years out. Faculty pay averages $128,448 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 21,773 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1240 — above the OK middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Oklahoma State University-Main Campus without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1030 and 1240; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 570 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus received 19,612 applications and admitted 13,910 (70.9%), with 4,670 enrolling.
How Oklahoma State University-Main Campus compares
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Oklahoma median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,234 | $9,797 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,413 | $46,116 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Oklahoma State University-Main Campus student earns $57,413 — 24% above the Oklahoma median of $46,116 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus prices by residency: $10,234 in-state versus $25,754 out-of-state — a $15,520 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
21,773 undergraduates make Oklahoma State University-Main Campus a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
68.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a Oklahoma State University-Main Campus tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $101,279 |
| Fire Protection | $99,557 |
| Chemical Engineering | $98,557 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,447 |
| Industrial Engineering | $94,692 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $91,249 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $90,291 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,436 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $89,342 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,890 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $85,641 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $83,517 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,326 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,340 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,039 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $76,400 |
| Air Transportation | $75,469 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $73,075 |
| Architecture | $70,123 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $69,153 |
| International Business | $66,385 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $64,678 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,062 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,977 |
| Marketing | $62,716 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,404 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $61,369 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $60,830 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $59,979 |
| Philosophy | $59,640 |
| Biology, General | $59,081 |
| Soil Sciences | $57,348 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $57,056 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,543 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $56,319 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,953 |
| Animal Sciences | $53,971 |
| Housing and Human Environments | $53,455 |
| Mathematics | $53,352 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $53,126 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $52,747 |
| Public Health | $52,517 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $52,405 |
| Journalism | $52,292 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,152 |
| Psychology, General | $50,956 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $50,583 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $49,468 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $49,010 |
| Sociology | $48,175 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $47,756 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,215 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $43,494 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $42,474 |
| History | $40,169 |
Median earnings for these 55 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,413 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Oklahoma State University-Main Campus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1240 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
70.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 13,910 admitted from 19,612 applicants.
How much does Oklahoma State University-Main Campus cost?
In-state tuition is $10,234; out-of-state students pay $25,754. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,413 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City University — 77% admitted
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University — 65.5% admitted
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus — 76.6% admitted
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma — 65.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.