Develop the next generation of science leaders, mentors and culture shapers.
23 OSU Distinguished Professors
Current only; 72 over all time
2 National Academy members
Current only; 5 over all time
14 AAAS Fellows
Current fellows only
1 MacArthur Fellows
Current fellows only
12 OSU Endowed Scholars and Professors
Current faculty
Lead in fundamental, use-inspired and transdisciplinary scientific research, scholarship and innovation.
This data reflects data available through OSU Academic Unit Assessment Collection as of 10/15/23. Research expenditures for FY 2023 are not yet available.
If this table is not accessible for your device, you can find the data in a different format in the section below titled "Data: Research Funding Metrics."
College of Science Award Metric | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
State, federal and industry awards | 63 | 72 | 77 | 65 | 56 | 76 |
External awards (total $) | $12.9M | $19.2M | $16.8M | $26.4M | $19.1M | $26.6M |
Research expenditures | $11.9M | $16.5M | $13.5M | $22.2M | $17.1M | — |
Internal seed funding (College) | $82K | $160K | $278K | $100K | $380K | $135K |
Internal seed funding (University) | $2.45M | $2.05M | $1.912M | $1.98M | $2.48M | $1.91M |
In these metrics, K represents thousands and M represents millions
Total $1.135M over 48 Awards
Deliver a 21st century high-quality, innovative science education that is equitable, accessible and inclusive of all learners.
Chart 3.1.1 shows the number of Bachelor's Degrees in the College of Science over the Academic years 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 and includes a note that the College of Science accounts for about 11% of OSU's total bachelor's degrees.
The chart shows total degrees earned, degrees earned by first generation students, and degrees earned by historically underrepresented students (acronym: HURS). There is some intersection between first generation and HURS demographics.
Academic Year 20-21
Academic Year 21-22
Academic Year 22-23
Chart 3.1.2 shows the number of Master's Degrees in the College of Science over the Academic years 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 and includes a note that the College of Science accounts for 7-9% of OSU's total master's degrees.
The chart shows total degrees earned, degrees earned by first generation students, and degrees earned by historically underrepresented students (acronym: HURS). There is some intersection between first generation and HURS demographics.
Academic Year 20-21
Academic Year 21-22
Academic Year 22-23
Chart 3.1.3 shows the number of Doctoral Degrees in the College of Science over the Academic years 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 and includes a note that the College of Science accounts for 4-5% of OSU's total doctoral degrees.
The chart shows total degrees earned, degrees earned by first generation students, and degrees earned by historically underrepresented students (acronym: HURS). There is some intersection between first generation and HURS demographics.
Academic Year 20-21
Academic Year 21-22
Academic Year 22-23
Chart 3.2.1 shows the First Year Retention Rates in the College of Science of Fall Cohorts from 2016 through 2021.
The Fall Cohort identifies the year students started at OSU.
First year retention rate is the percentage of first-time, first-year undergraduate students who continue on in the same program the following fall.
The chart shows the College of Science’s first year retention rates compared to Oregon State University as a whole. First year retention in the College has met or exceeded that of OSU in four out of the past six years and has been within one percentage point the other two years.
First year retention rates for each cohort.
In the following, COS stands for College of Science
Chart 3.3.1 shows the Six Year Graduation Rates in the College of Science of Fall Cohorts from 2010 through 2016.
The Fall Cohort identifies the year students started at OSU, while the six-year graduation rates track how many students graduated within six years. For example, graduating by Spring 2022 for a member of the Fall 2016 cohort.
The chart shows the College of Science’s six year graduation rates compared to Oregon State University as a whole. The College has met or exceeded OSU’s six-year graduation rates each of the past seven years.
Six year graduation rates for each cohort.
In the following, COS stands for College of Science
Chart 3.4.1 shows the Four Year Junior Transfer Graduation Rates in the College of Science of a transfer cohort from 2011 through 2018.
The Fall Cohort identifies the year students transferred to OSU, while the four-year graduation rates track how many of those students graduated within four years. For example, graduating by Spring 2022 for a student who transferred in Fall 2018.
The chart shows the College of Science’s four year graduation rates compared to Oregon State University as a whole. The College has exceeded OSU’s four-year junior graduation rates each of the past seven years and by three percentage points or more over the last three years.
Four Year Junior Transfer Graduation Rates for each cohort.
In the following, COS stands for College of Science
