Bachelor of Science [BS] (Computer Science)
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$42,459 /Yr
Oregon State University B.S. (Bachelor of Science) Computer Science is a four-year, full-time, on-campus degree in Corvallis, Oregon. International first-year applicants need a 3.0 GPA (grade point average) on a 4.0 scale. For Indian applicants, this is approximately 75% to 80% or 7.5 to 8.0 on 10. The required high school record includes Mathematics, English, Science and two electives. Winter 2027 is the target intake, and calculated first-year academic charges are US$46,392.12 (INR 44.43 Lakhs).
The curriculum links calculus, discrete mathematics, data structures, algorithms, databases and software engineering with an 80-credit option. The best-prepared applicant has strong mathematics and programming foundations and wants a structured route into software, systems or cybersecurity. The tradeoff is a demanding 180-quarter-credit degree, while option choice changes the balance between systems depth, security practice and interdisciplinary flexibility. ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accreditation applies only to the Computer Systems option, which makes option selection a credential decision as well as a curriculum decision.
- The 2026-27 catalog includes Computer Systems, Cybersecurity and Specialized Computer Science options within the same major.
- The Computer Systems option includes a three-part senior software engineering project across three terms.
- The Accelerated Master’s Platform can let eligible students apply up to 22 graduate credits to an undergraduate degree and participating graduate programme.
Current Admission Status
Applications for the Winter 2027 intake are Open. International student deadline: 08 December 2026.
The deadline applies to the application and all required documents. The portal closes at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, equal to 09 December 2026 at 1:29 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST), and Pacific Time controls.
Also Check: Oregon State international admission deadlines
Oregon State B.S. Computer Science Fees and Living Costs 2027
Winter 2027 falls within Oregon State’s 2026-27 fee schedule, which is effective through Spring 2027. Because Computer Science is in the College of Engineering, Indian applicants should use the non-resident Engineering rate rather than the base or Business rate.
The table uses 15 credits per term and three regular terms. The first-year academic total is calculated from the official per-term tuition, mandatory fees and one-time matriculation charge.
Target-cycle fee basis: These figures apply to students matriculated in the 2026-27 academic year, which includes the Winter 2027 intake.
| Charge | Basis | Amount (USD) | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering tuition | 15 credits, one term | US$14,450 | INR 13.84 Lakhs |
| Mandatory fees | 12 or more credits, one term | US$864.04 | INR 82,743 |
| Matriculation fee | One time for new degree-seeking undergraduates | US$450 | INR 43,093 |
| Tuition, calculated | US$14,450 x 3 terms | US$43,350 | INR 41.51 Lakhs |
| Mandatory fees, calculated | US$864.04 x 3 terms | US$2,592.12 | INR 2.48 Lakhs |
| First-year academic charges, calculated | Tuition plus fees plus matriculation | US$46,392.12 | INR 44.43 Lakhs |
Source: Oregon State University’s 2026-27 Corvallis undergraduate tuition and mandatory fee tables.
All INR conversions in the article use a conversion rate of USD 1 = INR 95.763 as of 25 August 2026. Rates fluctuate daily, verify before applying.
- The Engineering tuition line is US$14,450 (INR 13.84 Lakhs) per 15-credit term, so use it for the academic funding plan.
- Mandatory fees of US$864.04 (INR 82,743) recur each regular term, while the US$450 (INR 43,093) matriculation fee is charged once.
- Oregon State does not publish a locked four-year fee total, so model later years separately rather than treating the first-year calculation as a full degree quote.
Cost of Living in Corvallis for B.S. Computer Science Students
Oregon State’s 2026-27 Corvallis non-resident undergraduate estimate lists food and housing, books, personal expenses and transportation separately. The university reports three-term amounts, so monthly figures below divide each amount by nine academic months.
Official living-cost basis: Monthly values are calculated averages from Oregon State’s three-term estimate and are not quoted monthly rent.
| Expense | Monthly (USD) | Monthly (INR) | Annual (USD) | Annual (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and housing | US$2,007.33 | INR 1.92 Lakhs | US$18,066 | INR 17.30 Lakhs |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | US$66.67 | INR 6,385 | US$600 | INR 57,458 |
| Personal and miscellaneous | US$328.67 | INR 31,474 | US$2,958 | INR 2.83 Lakhs |
| Transportation | US$103.33 | INR 9,895 | US$930 | INR 89,060 |
| Total non-tuition estimate | US$2,506 | INR 2.40 Lakhs | US$22,554 | INR 21.60 Lakhs |
Source: Oregon State University’s 2026-27 Corvallis cost-of-attendance estimate.
Academic charges are US$46,392.12 (INR 44.43 Lakhs), and non-tuition costs are US$22,554 (INR 21.60 Lakhs). Together, they produce a calculated first-year budget of US$68,946.12 (INR 66.02 Lakhs).
The food and housing line is a combined university estimate rather than a rent quote. It is separate from any Student visa maintenance assessment and from later tuition changes.
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Key insight: The Engineering tier produces a calculated first-year budget of US$68,946.12 (INR 66.02 Lakhs) before visa costs. Use the 2026-27 figures for Winter 2027, then model each later academic year separately.
Oregon State B.S. Computer Science Admission 2027
Direct entry requires a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, a qualifying high school credential and the specified subject preparation. Oregon State uses holistic review, so meeting the published floor does not guarantee admission.
Computer Science is an Engineering major, which makes pre-calculus or calculus preparation especially important. The catalog recommends four years of mathematics, science and English, while programming courses should supplement rather than replace college-preparatory subjects.
International admission requirements: The table combines the current first-year international requirements with the Engineering preparation rule and the transfer threshold.
| Route or planning point | Official requirement | Indian applicant meaning |
|---|---|---|
| First-year direct entry | GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; high school diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma 26 or International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) five-subject 3.0 average | Approximately 75% to 80% or 7.5 to 8.0 on 10; final equivalency is decided by Oregon State |
| Required school subjects | Mathematics, English, Science and two electives | Show these subjects clearly on the secondary-school record |
| Engineering major entry | C- or better in pre-calculus or calculus, or equivalent MTH 111Z and MTH 112Z | Document mathematics through pre-calculus or calculus before enrollment |
| Transfer entry | 24 quarter credits or 16 semester credits of graded transferable work, with GPA rules linked to writing and mathematics completion | Submit official transcripts and request a credit evaluation before planning the remaining degree |
| Degree structure | 180 quarter credits, including at least 60 upper-division credits | Plan for a four-year full-time route unless accepted transfer credits change the schedule |
The GPA comparison is approximate because Oregon State does not publish an India-specific conversion for this degree. The university makes the final equivalency decision from the complete academic record.
No programme-specific ranking is included because no current official ranking for this B.S. was verified; an overall university or subject listing would not prove course quality or employment outcomes.
English Language Proficiency
Direct entry requires 70 TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test) or 6.0 IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The published alternatives also include 48 PTEA (Pearson Test of English Academic).
Oregon State also accepts 100 Duolingo, Level 5 Academic English and specified school or college evidence. Scores must be less than two years old at the requested start term.
The current international page states 70 iBT TOEFL and does not publish a post-21 January 2026 revised TOEFL scale. Do not self-convert a newer score report, and verify the accepted scale before submission.
| Test or route | Official minimum | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 70 | Less than two years old at start term |
| IELTS | 6.0 | Less than two years old at start term |
| PTE Academic | 48 | Less than two years old at start term |
| Duolingo English Test | 100 | Less than two years old at start term |
| Other accepted evidence | SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) evidence-based reading and writing 560; ACT (American College Testing) English 21; IGCSE English C; IB Language A 5; AP English 3 | Use the route stated by Oregon State |
These alternatives can reduce repeat testing when an applicant already holds accepted school or college evidence.
- Take the English test early enough for the result to remain valid on the Winter 2027 start term.
- Keep Mathematics through pre-calculus or calculus visible in the transcript because it affects direct entry into the Engineering major.
- Use the pathway route only after checking its lower English and GPA thresholds against the time and cost of additional preparation.
Read More: Oregon State University international admission profile
Tip for Indian students: The 3.0 GPA is a published academic floor, not an admission prediction. Submit a complete subject record, protect the pre-calculus requirement and verify the TOEFL reporting scale before the Winter 2027 deadline.
Oregon State B.S. Computer Science Application 2027
Winter 2027 is the earliest future start date with a published application deadline for this four-year Corvallis degree. Oregon State’s deadline page says the cutoff applies to the application and all required documents.
The university accepts its own application or the Common Application, and the nonrefundable application fee is US$65 (INR 6,225). Portfolios, videos and personal interviews are generally not required, but the file must include the academic records and English evidence requested for the route.
Forward-looking first-year deadlines: The table lists every published 2027 intake and shows Pacific Time beside the Indian Standard Time conversion.
| Intake or stage | International application deadline |
|---|---|
| Winter 2027 | 08 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time; 09 December 2026 at 1:29 p.m. IST |
| Spring 2027 | 03 March 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time; 04 March 2027 at 1:29 p.m. IST |
| Summer 2027 | 21 June 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time; 22 June 2027 at 12:29 p.m. IST |
| Fall 2027 Early Action | 02 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time; 03 November 2026 at 1:29 p.m. IST |
| Fall 2027 Priority | 01 February 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time; 02 February 2027 at 1:29 p.m. IST |
The Fall Early Action stage says complete Corvallis applicants will be notified by mid-December. The published page does not give fixed decision dates for Winter, Spring or Summer, so submit a complete file before the relevant cutoff.
Applicants with fewer than 24 quarter credits should use the first-year route, while applicants with 24 quarter credits or 16 semester credits should prepare for transfer review. The route affects transcript evaluation and the amount of the 180-credit degree remaining.
- For Winter 2027, treat 08 December 2026 at 11:59 Pacific Time as the controlling cutoff and upload every required document before it.
- Use the Fall 2027 Priority date of 01 February 2027 when scholarship consideration matters because Oregon State links later awards to space and available funds.
- Choose the first-year or transfer application by counting graded transferable credits, not by assuming that an Indian degree transcript automatically changes the route.
- Pay the US$65 (INR 6,225) fee through the selected application route and keep the application name identical to the passport.
Oregon State reviews the complete file holistically, which makes the course record, mathematics preparation and English evidence more useful than an incomplete submission made at the deadline.
Also Check: Oregon State University undergraduate programmes
Application tip: For Winter 2027, upload the application, transcripts and English evidence before 08 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The earlier Fall dates matter only when you change the intended start term.
Oregon State B.S. Computer Science Scholarships 2027
Oregon State’s readable international scholarship page is headed 2025-26, so its award figures are prior-cycle references for Winter 2027. The page also says awards can change, have limited availability and may be lower than the highest published value.
Prior-cycle scholarship reference: Do not subtract these awards from the Winter 2027 fee as a confirmed net price. Confirm the award, renewal rule and combination restriction in the offer letter.
| Award | Prior-cycle published value | INR equivalent | Applicant route and conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Regional Award | US$14,000 per year for four years; US$56,000 total | INR 13.41 Lakhs per year; INR 53.63 Lakhs total | Automatic with offer for eligible India residents in undergraduate first-year or International Year One; renewable with GPA 2.0+; government-sponsored students may be excluded |
| Provost’s Scholarship for Excellence | US$6,000 per year; US$24,000 total | INR 5.75 Lakhs per year; INR 22.98 Lakhs total | Automatic consideration; first-year or International Year One GPA 3.5+; transfer GPA 3.25+; renewable GPA 3.0+; cannot combine with regional awards |
| Continued Success Scholarship | US$3,000 to US$5,000 per year; US$9,000 to US$15,000 total | INR 2.87 to INR 4.79 Lakhs per year; INR 8.62 to INR 14.36 Lakhs total | After successful first-year, International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer completion; GPA 3.5 or 3.75; renewable GPA 3.5+; cannot combine with regional or Provost awards |
| Honorary Scholarship for Leadership | US$2,000 one time | INR 1.92 Lakhs | Application required; GPA 3.0+; merit and leadership evidence; combinable with Oregon State scholarships except the regional award |
The India Regional Award is the clearest country-specific route for a direct Indian applicant, but its 2025-26 publication does not prove a Winter 2027 amount. The Provost’s award requires stronger academic performance and cannot be combined with a regional award.
Oregon State does not publish a separate target-cycle scholarship deadline on the checked award page. The Fall 2027 Priority application date is relevant for scholarship consideration, but it is not a confirmed Winter 2027 award deadline.
- Ask whether the Winter 2027 offer includes the India Regional Award and confirm the renewal GPA before finalising family funding.
- Do not combine the Provost’s Scholarship with the India Regional Award because the published prior-cycle rule excludes regional combinations.
- Build a leadership statement for the Honorary Scholarship because it requires a separate application and evidence beyond the admission file.
- Treat every prior-cycle figure as planning context until the award letter names the target intake, amount and conditions.
The funding risk is therefore not only the award amount but also its cycle, combination rule and renewal condition. A scholarship that cannot be renewed should not be used to finance later years of the 180-credit degree.
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Scholarship reality: The prior-cycle India Regional Award could materially reduce the funding gap, but Winter 2027 eligibility and value remain unconfirmed. Use the offer letter and renewal rule before reducing the US$68,946.12 (INR 66.02 Lakhs) first-year budget.
Oregon State B.S. Computer Science Salary 2027
No course-cohort salary, offer-rate or placement report for the B.S. Computer Science was found in the checked official sources. The available figures are university-cited external job-market benchmarks, not graduate outcomes.
The major covers data structures, analysis of algorithms, databases, software engineering and operating systems before option coursework. This structure fits applicants who will turn projects, internships or research into a portfolio, but the university does not publish a course-specific employment rate.
Salary evidence scope: The College of Engineering page gives market salary expectations without a named graduate cohort, response rate or course-specific placement denominator.
| Measure | Evidence scope | Amount (USD) | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting salary | University-cited external job-market benchmark | US$81,054 | INR 77.62 Lakhs |
| Median salary | University-cited external job-market benchmark | US$140,140 | INR 1.34 Crore |
| Highly experienced salary | University-cited external job-market benchmark | US$211,652 | INR 2.03 Crore |
Source: Oregon State University College of Engineering; each salary figure is presented as a university-cited external job-market benchmark.
The page cites 17% projected employment growth from 2023 to 2033 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That forecast describes the market, not the probability of employment after this degree.
University-published student stories show individual internships, research and job outcomes, but one case cannot establish a typical result. The practical evidence for applicants is the availability of Networking Nights, career support, industry projects and two six-month engineering internship placements.
ROI for Indian Applicants
The calculated first-year cost is US$68,946.12 (INR 66.02 Lakhs), so the degree’s financial case depends on funding and a credible experience-building plan.
- Use US$68,946.12 (INR 66.02 Lakhs) as the first-year funding input, then add later tuition changes before setting a debt limit.
- Treat the starting benchmark of US$81,054 (INR 77.62 Lakhs) as market context rather than a graduate outcome, and model repayment with a lower first-job salary.
- The College of Engineering lists two six-month industry internships and client projects through its software development group, so apply early for experience before graduation.
- The standard post-completion work window is 12 months, so secure portfolio evidence before graduation and do not treat the visa period as an employment guarantee.
- For an India-return plan, compare the family-funded cost with the Indian role and salary you actually target because no Oregon State course outcome or sponsorship rate is published.
Take-home pay will vary with U.S. tax, benefits and location, so use an official tax calculator before treating the gross benchmark as repayment cash.
ROI reality: Oregon State provides a technical curriculum, career infrastructure and market benchmarks, not a course-specific repayment promise. Fund the full degree only after testing later-year costs, internship access and the host-country or India-return job route.
USA Visa for Oregon State B.S. Computer Science Students 2027
The F-1 student classification is the relevant route for this on-campus degree. The current visa application fee is US$185 (INR 17,716), and the I-901 SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) fee is US$350 (INR 33,517). SEVIS records the student’s status for the visa process, while the visa interview and funding evidence remain separate steps. Optional Practical Training (OPT) can provide up to 12 months of post-completion work when the job relates to the major, but no exact-degree STEM extension was verified.
- Include US$185 (INR 17,716) for the visa application and US$350 (INR 33,517) for SEVIS alongside the first-year academic and living-cost evidence.
- Use the standard 12-month OPT window for planning, and secure major-related experience before graduation because work authorization does not guarantee employment.
- For H-1B (specialty-occupation) sponsorship, the employer must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage, while permanent residence has no fixed course-linked timeline.
- An F-2 visa may cover a spouse and unmarried minor children with separate documents, but an F-2 spouse cannot work under that status.
Also Check: US F-1 visa application steps
Visa reality: The degree offers a standard 12-month OPT planning window, not a guaranteed STEM extension or permanent residence route. Secure funding evidence and test the sponsorship plan before treating U.S. employment as the repayment strategy.
Winter 2027 suits Indian applicants who want a four-year, on-campus Computer Science degree with calculus, software engineering and a focused option. Computer Systems adds ABET accreditation, while Cybersecurity and Specialized Computer Science change the academic focus. The material tradeoff is the calculated first-year budget of US$68,946.12 (INR 66.02 Lakhs) alongside unconfirmed target-cycle scholarship amounts and no course-cohort salary report. Submit the complete file by 08 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, then confirm funding and the option’s accreditation status before accepting.
Oregon State B.S. Computer Science FAQs
Ques. Is Oregon State’s B.S. Computer Science suitable for an Indian student who wants software or systems?
Ans. It fits applicants with strong mathematics and programming preparation who want software, systems or cybersecurity depth. The option choice matters because Computer Systems is the only listed B.S. option with ABET accreditation.
Ques. What GPA, mathematics preparation and English scores should Indian first-year applicants present?
Ans. Direct entry lists a GPA 3.0 on 4.0, approximately 75% to 80% or 7.5 to 8.0 on 10. Indian applicants also need pre-calculus or calculus preparation and an accepted English route.
Ques. What is the calculated first-year cost for Winter 2027?
Ans. Academic charges are calculated at US$46,392.12 (INR 44.43 Lakhs). The first-year budget reaches US$68,946.12 (INR 66.02 Lakhs) after the university’s non-tuition estimate, but later tuition may change.
Ques. Which Oregon State deadline should a Winter 2027 applicant follow?
Ans. Submit the complete application by 08 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, equal to 09 December 2026 at 1:29 p.m. IST. The cutoff applies to the application and all required documents.
Ques. Can the prior-cycle India award and the standard OPT window make the degree financially safer?
Ans. The prior-cycle India Regional Award was US$14,000 per year (INR 13.41 Lakhs) but Winter 2027 value is unconfirmed. The standard 12-month OPT window supports planning, not a guaranteed job or repayment outcome.
Important Alert
- Early Action Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake - Nov 2, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $42459 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10764 |
| Transportation | $576 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $46650 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for Summer 2026 Intake | |
| Early Action Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Application Deadline for Winter 2027 Intake | Dec 8, 2026 |
| Priority Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake | Feb 1, 2027 |
| Application Deadline for Spring 2027 Intake | Mar 3, 2027 |
| Application Deadline for Summer 2027 Intake | Jun 21, 2027 |
| Application Deadline for Winter 2028 Intake | Dec 6, 2027 |
| Application Deadline for Spring 2028 Intake | Feb 28, 2028 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Online Application
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts and Degree Conferral (Proof of Degree)
- Academic Records
- English Language Proficiency Test Scores

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| Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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Early Action Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (2nd Nov 2026) Application Deadline for Winter 2027 Intake (8th Dec 2026) Priority Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (1st Feb 2027) Application Deadline for Spring 2027 Intake (3rd Mar 2027) Application Deadline for Summer 2027 Intake (21st Jun 2027) Application Deadline for Winter 2028 Intake (6th Dec 2027) Application Deadline for Spring 2028 Intake (28th Feb 2028) | USD 42,459 /Yr |
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Application Deadline for Spring 2027 Intake (1st Nov 2026) Early Action Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (15th Nov 2026) Regular Decision Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (15th Jan 2027) | USD 36,113 /Yr |
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