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OSU, Oklahoma’s land-grant institution, improves our quality of life by bringing new technologies, processes, research and medicines to the marketplace. As a Carnegie classified R1 research university, our innovative academics develop our students’ intellect and creativity.
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10Top 10 for sustainability

OSU ranked No. 72 out of 1,591 institutions around the world and No. 4 in the U.S., according to the Times Higher Education's 2023 impact rankings.

10Honors Curriculum listed in top 10

OSU’s Honors College’s curriculum is among the top 10 in the nation, says the book Inside Honors 2018-2019.

Excellence for all

OSU prepares all students for a bright future
Through our academic resources, along with structural support such as the Center for Sovereign Nations, Veterans Success Center and more, our campus actively broadens our students’ perspectives. As a seven-time Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award winner, we empower individuals to promote a more accepting and inclusive world.
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Establishing innovation

At OSU, we are committed to improving lives.
Through many creative initiatives, we establish an accessible campus for students, faculty, staff, fans and visitors. Whether it is academics and curriculum, maintaining a healthy campus or offering unique programs, OSU is a leader in improving the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation and the world.
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99Ranked No. 99 on the Forbes list of Top Public Universities

The Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges focuses on the direct benefits schools provide their graduates such as alumni salaries, debt after graduation, academic success and more.

91Ranked No. 91 on Top Public Schools by U.S. News and World Report

The 2023 rankings evaluate universities on 17 measures of academic quality including graduation and retention rates, financial resources, student excellence and more.

Best in business

Spears School of Business jumped into the top 15% of accredited U.S. business schools.

Top fashion

OSU ranks in the top 30 in both Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising, including among the top 20 in public schools.

School of accounting

The School of Accounting in the Spears School of Business is No. 41 in the 2021 rankings of 50 top accounting colleges and universities and is one of the two Big 12 Conference schools recognized.

Elite education

OSU ranks No. 7 in Top 50 Online Colleges for Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Degrees in 2021.

Bright futures

Several Oklahoma State University degree programs rose in the annual U.S. News and World Report

Great hospitality

OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management ranks in the Top 25 in the 2021 edition of ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.


Awards and Rankings

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Nationally recognized

We're more than proud of the recognition OSU has received from organizations all across the nation.

University rankings

A top-tier university

From being named a top public university to being known as America's Healthiest Campus, OSU's awards and rankings showcase our academic distinctions, campus culture and value. Learn more about each area in the rankings pages below.

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