Oregon State University is a major land-grant research university in Corvallis, Oregon, with nationally leading programs in forestry, environmental science, and marine biology. Its strong commitment to sustainability and the natural sciences is complemented by its Pacific Northwest location, providing direct access to diverse ecosystems for field research.
Mascot: Beaver
Notable Alumni
Linus Pauling (two-time Nobel Prize winner)•Douglas Engelbart (inventor of the computer mouse)•Gary Payton (NBA Hall of Famer)
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Oregon State's Department of Public Safety provides 24/7 patrols, blue-light emergency phones, campus escorts, and a 911 dispatch system. Most incidents are alcohol-related.
Corvallis has a violent crime rate 49% below the national average, making it one of Oregon's safer cities. The neighborhoods surrounding campus are quiet and walkable.
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