Rankings of Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University, often shortened to OSU, is a publicly funded land-grant research institution based in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The university’s enrollment is roughly 24,071, with the vast majority being undergraduate students, and is organized into six distinct colleges which specialize in their own departments. Every college on campus contributes to ongoing research projects, whether they be in science, engineering, or the humanities.

Latest ranking updates for Oklahoma State University
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions announced latest results of Scimago Institutions Rankings with Oklahoma State University in position 758.
  • December 2023: Oklahoma State University ranks 776 in the latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap .
  • December 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Ranking position #701.
  • October 2023: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Ranking position #301.

University rankings

    • #310 
    • #313 
    Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
    [Published 14 September, 2021]
    • #132 
    • #601 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #130 
    • #851 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #251 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #188 
    • #185 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 17 September, 2023]
    • #243 
    • #244 
    Forbes: America's Top Colleges
    [Published 30 August, 2022]
    • #316 
    • #326 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #146 
    • #633 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #118 
    • #501 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #153 
    • #156 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 28 August, 2022]
    • #339 
    • #346 
    Kiplinger's Best College Values
    [Published 31 July, 2019]
    • #118 
    • #611 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #154 
    • #758 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #143 
    • #527 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #149 
    • #651 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #132 
    • #776 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #95 
    • #355 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #167 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #91 
    • #265 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #207 
    • #208 
    MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #93 
    • #119 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #340 
    • #351 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #113 
    • #159 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #113 
    • #701 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #117 
    • #351 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #72 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #275 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #68 
    • #276 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #35 
    • #235 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #58 
    • #229 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #216 
    • #218 
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #101 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Education

    • #79 
    • #76 
    Education
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #89 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #124 
    • #321 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #112 
    • #925 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #364 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #116 
    • #116 
    Engineering
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #157 
    • #159 
    Engineering
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #114 
    • #501 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #99 
    • #569 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #95 
    • #600 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #107 
    • #267 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #104 
    • #731 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #64 
    • #301 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #85 
    • #301 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #587 
    • #595 
    Nursing & Health Care
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Natural Sciences

    • #81 
    • #301 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #85 
    • #351 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #75 
    • #278 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #105 
    • #401 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #87 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #110 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #123 
    • #379 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #120 
    • #351 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #118 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Oklahoma State University

Education US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#76 
Education
Sociology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Social Studies & Humanities
Engineering US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#116 
Engineering
Computer Science Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#218 
Computer Science
Business URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#229 
Business
Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#235 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#276 
Agriculture
Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#301 
Natural Sciences
Mathematics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#301 
Mathematics
Nursing & Health Care Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#595 
Medicine & Health

About Oklahoma State University

PROS

  • Students across the board agree that the university’s greatest asset is its teaching faculty, who they say are completely committed to their students’ academic satisfaction.
  • The food on campus is popular for being varied, healthy, and affordable. This means students don’t have to spend a lot of money eating out frequently.
  • The Colvin Recreation Centre is one of the students' favorite facilities, a place with training areas, fully equipped kitchens, and pitches for team sports.

CONS

  • Some have expressed that the on -campus housing options are very expensive for what you get in return.
  • A recurring complaint is that most social activities in town involve drinking, and students would like some activities to enjoy without alcohol.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1890
Telephone:
(405) 744-6858
Address:
107 Whitehurst
74078-10, Stillwater
USA
Website:
https://go.okstate.edu/
Social:
  • Life Happens at the Union
  • International Student Maggie Bao Talks About Hands-on Learning Experience at OSU
  • Chinese Students Get a Wonderful Experience at OSU
  • International Students Welcome Their Peers

Map of Oklahoma State University

FAQ

Oklahoma State University ranks #121 in USA in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 1924 universities in USA.

Oklahoma State University ranks #1 in Stillwater in our meta ranking.

Oklahoma State University is listed in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings, US News Best National Universities, Forbes: America's Top Colleges and more. See all 34 rankings of Oklahoma State University.

Oklahoma State University achieved #72 in THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Oklahoma State University.

Oklahoma State University achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #22 in (Hospitality & Tourism Management). See all subject rankings for Oklahoma State University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Oklahoma State University ranks #1 among universities in Stillwater and #121 among universities in USA. See all rankings of Oklahoma State University.

In our meta ranking Oklahoma State University ranks #121 among all universities in USA and Stanford University ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.