Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for college · Corvallis, OR
How students pay for Oregon State University
Sticker price $34,878 a year. After grants, the average student pays $21,504, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $15,853 to $29,717.
- 77%admitted
- 30,743undergraduates
- 68%graduate
- 87%get a grant from the school
What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, paying in-state tuition. Tap your bracket.
Out-of-state tuition is $40,077 a year versus $15,117 for Oregon residents, so non-residents usually pay far more than these figures.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
87%grant from Oregon State Universityavg $8,166
19%Federal Pell Grantavg $5,010
17%state grantavg $4,572
33%federal student loanavg $5,035
Scholarships from Oregon State University
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- Presidential ScholarshipUp to $10,000 a year, renewable for four years
Oregon-resident high school seniors at Oregon high schools with at least a 3.85 unweighted or 4.20 weighted GPA; OSU's most competitive award.
- Finley Academic Excellence ScholarshipUp to $5,000 a year for first-years; up to $2,000 a year for transfers, renewable for four years
New Oregon-resident students at the Corvallis or Bend campuses, typically with a 3.50+ high school GPA (first-years) or 3.75+ transfer GPA.
- Provost Scholarship$10,000 to $16,000 a year, renewable for four years
Non-resident first-year students from non-WUE states with a 3.4+ unweighted GPA receive at least $10,000; those below 3.4 are reviewed holistically.
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) ScholarshipCuts tuition to 150% of resident base tuition, renewable for four years
New first-year or transfer students from WUE states and territories; first-years with a 3.4+ unweighted GPA who apply by February 1 receive it.
- Finish in Four ScholarshipVaries (helps bring total aid up to 75% of cost of attendance)
Oregon students with financial need who file the FAFSA or ORSAA and meet OSU aid priority deadlines.
- OSU ScholarDollars scholarshipsVaries
Admitted and current OSU students apply once to be matched to university, donor, college and department scholarships.
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Oregon
Oregon Opportunity Grant
For 2026-27, full-time and full-year: $1,224 to $4,320 at a community college, $1,800 to $8,352 at a four-year college or university
Who qualifies: Oregon residents of any age with financial need working toward their first associate's or bachelor's degree at an eligible Oregon college.
How: No separate application: file the FAFSA or the ORSAA (Oregon's state aid application) as soon as it opens, fix any errors quickly, and list at least one eligible Oregon college.
Official rules →State grant · Oregon
Oregon Promise Grant
$2,280 to $4,716 a year for full-time, full-year students at an Oregon community college (2026-27)
Who qualifies: Recent Oregon high-school or GED graduates with at least a 2.0 high-school GPA (or 145 on each GED test), Oregon residents for 12 months, with fewer than 90 college credits and a Student Aid Index under the limit (under 27,000 for the class of 2026).
How: Submit the Oregon Promise application in the OSAC Student Portal and file the FAFSA or ORSAA, usually during senior year before graduating. Deadlines depend on graduation date: graduates of July to November 2026 must apply by 16 November 2026.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in Corvallis
| Studio | $1,380/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,510/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $945/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 97331. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$15.55/hour minimum wage in Oregon
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $6,998 before tax. That covers about 7 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: standard rate since 1 July 2026; $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in non-urban counties, adjusted for inflation each 1 July. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$20,500median federal debt≈ $233/month over 10 years
$67,894median earnings10 years after enrolling
68%graduate within 6 yearsfirst-time students
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for Oregon State University
What scholarships does Oregon State University offer?
Presidential Scholarship (Up to $10,000 a year, renewable for four years); Finley Academic Excellence Scholarship (Up to $5,000 a year for first-years; up to $2,000 a year for transfers, renewable for four years); Provost Scholarship ($10,000 to $16,000 a year, renewable for four years); Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship (Cuts tuition to 150% of resident base tuition, renewable for four years); Finish in Four Scholarship (Varies (helps bring total aid up to 75% of cost of attendance)). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does Oregon State University really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $21,504 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $15,853 to $29,717. The full cost of attendance before aid is $34,878.
Does Oregon State University give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 87% of first-year students received a grant from Oregon State University itself, averaging $8,166. 19% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $5,010).
How much is rent near Oregon State University?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (97331) is $1,510 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,890 for a two-bedroom, about $945 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at Oregon State University?
Yes. The minimum wage in Oregon is $15.55 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $6,998 before tax.
How much debt do Oregon State University graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $20,500, about $233 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $67,894.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with Oregon State University. How these pages work.
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