STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) – On Tuesday, Oklahoma State University (OSU) announced a record-breaking enrollment for the start of the fall semester.
OSU leaders say 36,934 students enrolled across the OSU System on the first day of classes, slashing the previous record set in 2013. OSU has kept tuition and mandatory fees flat for four straight years.
OSU celebrates record enrollment, Image OSU
According to OSU, last fall, OSU surpassed 5,000 in freshmen enrollment, reaching a milestone of the We Are Land-Grant plan two years ahead of schedule.
OSU President Jim Hess credited the university’s ongoing focus on putting students first.
Setting a new enrollment record is more than a number. It’s a testament to the trust families place in Oklahoma State University and our unwavering commitment to student success. Our student-first focus continues to demonstrate that the faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each and every student realize their dreams. By expanding scholarship opportunities, we’re making college more accessible to students, furthering our efforts to reduce the financial burden carried by those wanting to pursue higher education.
By launching bold initiatives like OSU Polytech, we’re creating an educational environment that is more relevant for the jobs of tomorrow, assuring that we fulfill our land-grant mission and meet the workforce needs of Oklahoma and beyond.OSU President Jim Hess
OSU President Jim Hess & OSU students first day of class, Image OSU
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OSU officials say records were also set for total Honors College enrollment (3,843), OSU-CHS campus enrollment, STEM majors (9,478), and online student enrollment (2,997).
Karen Chen, vice president of enrollment management, added that the impact of OSU’s student-focused approach is tied to beyond classroom schedules.
“We want each student to have a great educational and personal experience,” Chen said. “Everyone on campus truly wants to see our students succeed. OSU is a special place where students feel like campus is a home away from home and a place where there are endless possibilities.”
OSU students first day of class, Image OSU
BY THE NUMBERS: OSU’s Record Enrollment*
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Largest system enrollment (36,934)
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Largest total enrollment on the Stillwater campus (27,655)
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Largest freshman class (5,184)
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Largest undergrad enrollment (22,909)
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Largest online student enrollment (2,997)
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Most non-residents enrolled (8,475 — not including international students)
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Most STEM majors students (9,478)
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Record system professional enrollment —1,084 (Includes doctor of osteopathic medicine students and doctor of veterinary medicine students)
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Record system graduate enrollment — 5,754 (This includes OSU Grad and CHS Grad)
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Record system undergraduate enrollment — 30,096 (OSU Stillwater/Tulsa, OKM, OKC)
* Numbers reflect enrollment on the first day of fall semester; enrollment census to be finalized in September after add/drop deadline.
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