Oregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university based in Corvallis, Oregon. Founded in 1868 as the Oregon Agricultural College, OSU is the oldest university in the state. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate-degree programs along with a variety of graduate and doctoral degrees. It has the seventh-largest engineering college in the nation for 2023. Undergraduate enrollment for all colleges combined averages over 32,000 while an additional 5,000 students are engaged in post-graduate coursework through the university. In 2023, over 37,000 students were enrolled at OSU - making it the largest university in the state. Out-of-state students typically make up over one-quarter of the student body. Since its founding, over 272,000 students have graduated from OSU. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".
Oregon State University's Marine Science program, housed within the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences in Corvallis, Oregon, provides a deep dive into oceanographic studies from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. Taking full advantage of Oregon's distinct coastal setting, the program offers unparalleled access to the Pacific Ocean and estuaries, serving as vital field sites. It champions an interdisciplinary perspective, weaving together biology, chemistry, geology, and physics to build a comprehensive understanding of marine environments and human interactions. Central to the program is the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, a dedicated coastal campus equipped with research vessels and advanced laboratories, offering exceptional hands-on learning and research experiences focused on conservation, sustainable resource management, and advancing our scientific knowledge of the ocean.
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