Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Oregon residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,700 within 10 years.
About This School
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is a public institution located in Bend, Oregon with approximately 1,044 undergraduate students enrolled. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,048 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $56,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who thrive here tend to be self-directed, outdoors-oriented, and genuinely excited about learning in a small-cohort environment — this is not the place for someone who needs the energy of a big campus to stay motivated. The Bend location is a real differentiator: access to outdoor recreation, a growing tech and entrepreneurship scene, and a tight-knit community that makes internships and networking feel more personal than transactional. That said, the 56% graduation rate is a honest concern — nearly half of students who start here don't finish, and a 75% freshman retention rate suggests some students realize mid-stream it isn't the right fit. On the positive side, the $18,048 average net price is reasonable for a public university, and median earnings of $56,700 a decade out suggest graduates do land on their feet financially relative to their $21,221 median debt. My practical advice: visit Bend in person, talk to current students about what kept them enrolled, and make sure you have a clear sense of your major pathway before committing — students who arrive with purpose and a plan tend to be the ones who make it to graduation.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates earn most above the national rate in Computer Science ($121,405 vs $107,009 nationally), and most below it in Biology, General ($47,221 vs $57,214).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 35 | $121,405 | $107,009 | +$14,396 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 16 | $73,660 | $68,257 | +$5,403 |
| Psychology, General | 13 | $57,650 | $50,706 | +$6,944 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | $93,740 | $92,135 | +$1,605 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 8 | $57,451 | $54,562 | +$2,889 |
| Biology, General | 7 | $47,221 | $57,214 | −$9,993 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 6 | $53,109 | $48,568 | +$4,541 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 5 | $52,730 | $56,185 | −$3,455 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 5 | $55,245 | $61,911 | −$6,666 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 4 | $105,359 | $100,647 | +$4,712 |
| Public Health | 4 | $62,633 | $58,808 | +$3,825 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 3 | $48,077 | $47,243 | +$834 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,044 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
1500 SW Chandler Avenue
Bend, OR 97702
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has an acceptance rate of 63%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus hard to get into?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Oregon State University-Cascades Campus cost?
The average net price at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is about $18,048 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has a graduation rate of 56%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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