Established in 1868, Oregon State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Corvallis (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Oregon. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bend, Newport, Portland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Oregon State University (OSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Oregon State University (OSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 151 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.