Oregon State University
Admissions Data (2012):
Percent of Applicants Admitted: 78%
Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading: 470 / 600
SAT Math: 490 / 620
SAT Writing: - / -
ACT Composite: 21 / 27
ACT English: 19 / 26
ACT Math: 21 / 27
Costs (2012 - 13):
Tuition and Fees: $8,138 (in-state); $22,322 (out-of-state)
Books: $1,908
Room and Board: $10,563
Other Expenses: $2,616
Total Cost: $23,225 (in-state); $37,409 (out-of-state)
Retention and Graduation Rates:
First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 81%
Transfer-out Rate: 8%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 29%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 61%
University of Arkansas
Admissions Data (2012):
Percent of Applicants Admitted: 63%
Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading: 500 / 610
SAT Math: 520 / 630
SAT Writing: - / -
ACT Composite: 23 / 28
ACT English: 22 / 29
ACT Math: 22 / 28
Costs (2012 - 13):
Tuition and Fees: $7,554 (in-state); $18,434 (out-of-state)
Books: $1,278
Room and Board: $8,672
Other Expenses: $3,968
Total Cost: $21,472 (in-state); $32,352 (out-of-state)
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
Transfer Out Rate: 25%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 34%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 59%
Kansas State
Admissions Data (2012):
Percent of Applicants Admitted: 99%
For admission, students must score a 21 on the ACT, a 980 on the SAT (CR
+ M), have a 2.0 GPA (2.5 for out-of-state), or be ranked in the top third
of their class
Costs (2012 - 13):
Tuition and Fees: $8,047 (in-state); $20,146 (out-of-state)
Books: $1,100 (why so much?)
Room and Board: $7,450
Other Expenses: $3,802
Total Cost: $20,399 (in-state); $32,498 (out-of-state)
Graduation and Retention Rates:
First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 82%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 23%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 56%
Mississippi State University
Admissions Data (2012):
Percent of Applicants Admitted: 62%
Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading: 470 / 610
SAT Math: 490 / 620
SAT Writing: - / -
ACT Composite: 20 / 27
ACT English: 20 / 30
ACT Math: 18 / 26
Costs (2012 - 13):
Tuition and Fees: $6,265 (in-state); $15,828 (out-of-state)
Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
Room and Board: $8,486
Other Expenses: $4,925
Total Cost: $20,902 (in-state); $30,466 (out-of-state)
Graduation and Retention Rates:
First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 30%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 60%