That’s according to the latest U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges rankings, which were released Tuesday. OSU ranked among the top 150 universities in the nation for best value, a metric that weighs academic quality against the cost of attendance for out-of-state students who receive need-based financial aid.
Overall, OSU ranked in the top half of universities nationwide, and several OSU academic programs were highlighted among the best in the nation. The Spears School of Business ranked No. 77 for undergraduate business programs, while undergraduate economics was listed among the top 175. OSU’s undergraduate computer science program placed among the top 26% nationally. Undergraduate engineering was recognized in the top 120, and psychology ranked in the top 25% nationwide.
OSU was also recognized for the first time as one of the best colleges for veterans, landing in the top 150 nationally.
These national rankings come as OSU continues to see historic growth in student enrollment. This fall, the OSU System welcomed 36,934 students, the largest enrollment in its history, including a record 5,160 freshmen.
With record numbers in undergraduate, STEM and online programs, OSU President Jim Hess said OSU’s momentum reflects both its academic reputation and its continued commitment to affordability and access.
“At Oklahoma State University, we never lose sight of who we’re here for — our students,” Dr. Hess said. “These rankings affirm what we already know: when you lead with the Cowboy Code and put students first, excellence follows. Whether it’s in the classroom, the lab, or through our land-grant mission of service, we’re building a university that delivers both value and values.”
To view the complete U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best College rankings, visit https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges.
About Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU has more than 36,000 students across its five-campus system and more than 27,000 on its combined Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, with students from all 50 states and more than 127 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 300,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.
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