Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Reviews

"Oklahoma State University is a fantastic college with pros outweighing the cons 100 to 1. As an institution, OSU is very accessible because all the different departments are within a short walking distance of one another, and any service a student could need (financial, academic, etc.) are located under one roof. The campus is also very enjoyable to walk through because the various greenery and landscaping combine for a gorgeous outing, even outside of walking to class. The staff is very friendly, and one of my favorite things about Oklahoma State is their employment of many students who attend the university. One example is the LASSO Tutoring Center, which I work for. They offer one on one student tutoring in hundreds of courses across all different majors, and there are a few other departments who have similar objectives. I could go on forever about how great OSU is and the thousands of opportunities students gain by attending; but what is most impressive is the university's desire to not only better their staff, campus, and services, but their desire to better their students to prepare them for life after college."

"It's a great school for my degree. Good job opportunities and great mentors."

"I found Oklahoma State to be an excellent place to complete my undergraduate education. I am very happy with the rigor of my coursework and feel a Biological Sciences degree has aided me invaluable as I work through a new curriculum at the associated veterinary school. I know that some Animal Science students have struggled in this regard due to the less rigorous coursework. Definitely strive to load your schedule. Take the harder classes. Your future professors will respect you for it."

"OSU has many opportunities for educational and social needs. However, I was not as prepared for post college life as I would have hoped to be. I had many influential professors and many of them loved what they were teaching. The biggest downfall is the price of the school."

"Oklahoma State University is one of the best schools I have had the pleasure of attending. I have studied at three other institutions and I can say with absolute certainty that Oklahoma State University has given me the best education. The faculty is one of a kind. Each faculty member that I have come into contact has been down to earth and willing to go the extra mile for me and other students. Oklahoma State University is a big family. The moment you step onto campus, you feel like you have been accepted. I have the greatest confidence that the education I am receiving will prepare me well for the job market, and the freinds, faculty, and peers will be there to support me even after I graduate. The Health and Human performance department at Oklahoma State University just started a exercise science undergraduate program. The program is being taught by many of the top professionals in the field. The program is geared to providing students with the best, up to date information available. Students will graduate with a incredibly solid foundation that will prepare them for a job in the field of exercise science. There are multiple opportunities for students to be involved with the research that is being conducted with in the program. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose to attend Oklahoma State University to either start or continue my academic career."

"OSU is awesome college. Students should definitely consider taking admission in this college. The professors and staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. I have gained lot of knowledge."

"College was a time of massive changes for me. I enjoyed classes, I enjoyed my emerging adulthood, and it was a time that helped shape me into the person I am today. Many of my life-changing moments happened during those years, and being at this university with this set of people was a major part of it."

"I loved the university. Lots of options and complete college experience without feeling overwhelmed by size. Great sense of community. Terrific staff and faculty."

"OSU is an incredible school. The campus and the town were small and safe. All the faculty and staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Instructors strived to reach each individual student and knew each of us by name. Many hands on opportunities for learning were also available. Overall, a great education for your money."

"OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine prepared me to be a practice ready small animal veterinarian. I work both in regular day practice and emergency medicine immediately as a new graduate."

"The health and human performance program at Oklahoma State University is becoming one of the best programs in the nation. It is extremely cutting edge and the professors are extremely knowledgable and tremendous mentors. There is no place I would rather get my PhD. When I graduate from the program, I will be more qualified than most of the other students graduating from other institutions. I am extremely satisfied."

"I went to the same college that I went to for my undergraduate degree. Honestly, this was a poor decision. I did not learn much in those 2 years. The graduate program for chemical engineering at OSU is poor."

"Overall it's a pretty great place. My only gripe is repeat course material."

"Lot of learning mixed in with new best friends and exposure that I wouldn't have had the opportunity to experience if I hadn't gone."

"The memories I have established at OSU I will cherish for a lifetime. The campus is beautiful. I would often spend my time studying outside near Theta Pond which provided a serene, relaxed environment. I do not recall having any difficulty finding classes as students were very informative and willing to lend a helping hand. My best advice is to obtain the necessary information to keep you on track to graduate. I had a difficult time and various opinions from advisors regarding classes to take and as a result, registered in two classes that were not required in my degree plan. In addition, enjoy your time in college. Yes, strive for success but at the same time take time to enjoy the years you will spend there. Participate in extracurricular activities. There are so many available posted everywhere on campus you will most certainly find something you enjoy and meet new people in the process. Establish relationships and get to know your professors. They hold the key to enabling you to find a successful career. OSU is a great school. I miss it dearly and go back often to visit. GO POKES!"

"The graduate program has been very beneficial already. I have only been there one semester and I have learned business management techniques, 3D and 4D modeling, and pavement design. The work load is somewhat heavy for me, but that could also be because I am working 30 hours a week at the ODOT office in town. They are about to open a new structural lab which will help increase the use of technology and hands on access. Financial aid is a little weird. I got a scholarship, however I can't apply for any. It all must be recommended by faculty. this wasn't the case for undergraduate. So you never know if your name is in the loop for some scholarship, therefore you have to work harder on outside scholarships. Stillwater is a great town and Tulsa and OKC aren't that far so the surrounding area is great. Parking is a little stressed but everyone needs to walk a little each day. Campus has a great safety system setup with emergency stations very present as well as a safe walk program for nights if you don't want to walk by yourself back to your car. The engineering college is great about giving you every opportunity to connect with employers including a giant career fair every fall just for engineering students. The social life is all up to you. With over 500 groups on campus and plenty of off campus activities, a person has no trouble getting connected wherever they want."

"I think it's a really underrated and under-recognized institution when it comes to national articles and ratings. No, we don't have the fancy facilities that others schools do but we have a solid core educational program and an excellent team of academic doctors and practicing doctors."

"That it is an internship. I work for 2 months, then back to school for 2 months and it goes on continuously until October of 2016. I find the pros of my graduate program to be that I don't get bored at life! I get to go to school and learn something then go apply it at work where it becomes beneficial and I experience more at what i want to do for the rest of my life up until retirement. I feel that the way that this [the program] is set-up is perfect! We get to work hard and play hard at both college and work! The cons, I would say maybe are the financial costs of the courses per semester. Nearly estimating around 5,800. For someone that only works for 2 months and works the average 40 hours per week, it is kind of difficult to save and earn the money without having to sacrifice social activity or personal time. Overall, I feel that this program is great because I get to be taught what I'm going to be doing prior to returning to work, and besides the fact that I get to work with different types of people from around the nation, its good that I get to learn from everyone's standing point of view."

"I enjoy our graduate department, there are lots of great opportunities involved within it!"

"The Pros to this university is that it is a small town with a large university. You essentially receive the best of both worlds. Low crime, a lot of places to eat, the campus is safe as well as the surrounding area. The level of competition is low, which can be seen as a good or bad aspect. Also, the staff can sometimes lack in some areas of education and advising. Overall a decent school."