Oklahoma State University
The Code calls. How will you answer?
Why OSU?
Ranked No. 1 for Best College and Most Affordable in Oklahoma (Research.com, 2026), OSU is a place that’s big on opportunity and making a difference. There are countless reasons to join the Cowboy family, and we can't wait to welcome you to campus so you can make meaningful connections and build your future.
Top 50 Public Universities in America
No. 4 in the nation for experiential learning
No. 4 Top Online College in America
Highly ranked for United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Life on Campus
OSU stands not only as a bastion of academic excellence but also as a cultivator of character and tradition. With these interviews, we embark on a journey to uncover the stories of students, teachers and faculty members who have embraced the Cowboy Code as a guiding philosophy in their daily lives.
WE ARE ALL
COWBOYS
OSU Reaffirmation of Accreditation
A milestone that reflects our commitment to excellence
OSU will host HLC Peer Reviewers for its 10-year Reaffirmation of Accreditation site visit on April 20–21, 2026. Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission ensures that OSU meets rigorous academic standards that allow students to access federal financial aid, transfer credits and graduate with a degree recognized nationwide. For more information about the visit and accreditation process, click the link below.
Cowboys Care about your mental health
Help is available whenever you need it
The middle of the semester can be a stressful time of the year, but you don't have to navigate it alone. OSU offers a wide range of support through individual counseling, 24/7 virtual care through TimelyCare or connecting with a Cowboys Care Ambassador who can help you find the right resources. Help is here whenever you need it.
News
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OSUIT's Cowboy Chef's Table Series is returning this month to provide a high-end dining experience with exquisite cuisine prepared by Culinary Arts students under the guidance of top chefs.
Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology alumnus Doug Nickols launched Bed Start with the same resolve, humility and sense of responsibility that define all Oklahoma State University graduates. Determined to serve
EVERY COWBOY ANSWERS THE CALL
In everything we make, do and say, we’re answering a call: to unlock possibilities, unleash ambitions and turn big dreams into great deeds. At Oklahoma State University, your gift is more than generosity, it’s groundbreaking and sky-scraping, changing Cowboys’ lives for good.