Oklahoma State University

Founded on Christmas Day in 1890 under the Morrill Act as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Oklahoma State University has grown through its traditions and culture to become one of America’s premier land-grant universities. Discover the impact of teaching, research and outreach has on our world through an interactive timeline.

Oklahoma State University is a multi-campus public land grant educational system that improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through integrated, high-quality teaching, research, and outreach. The instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, technical, extension, and continuing education informed by scholarship and research. The research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its application.

Foundation year:1890
Short name:OSU
Type:Public
Students:21640
Faculty:1390
Faculty/Students Ratio:16:1
Region:North America
Location:Oklahoma