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Concurrent courses expand access for high school students nationwide

Concurrent enrollment at Oklahoma State University is on the rise, with participation in course offerings skyrocketing from 615 students in the 2021-22 school year to 1,297 already this year — a 111% increase. With convenience and
Concurrent courses expand access for high school students nationwide
Concurrent courses expand access for high school students nationwide

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

Concurrent enrollment at Oklahoma State University is on the rise, with participation in course offerings skyrocketing from 615 students in the 2021-22 school year to 1,297 already this year — a 111% increase. With convenience and

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OSU System breaks all-time enrollment record for higher education in Oklahoma

Mon, Aug 18, 2025

The largest higher education system in Oklahoma welcomed a record number of students this week for the start of the fall semester, eclipsing the previous record set in 2013.

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OSU celebrates record-breaking enrollment as fall semester begins

Fri, Aug 16, 2024

University meets strategic goal of enrolling more than 5,000 freshmen two years ahead of schedule; Stillwater campus welcomes record-setting freshman class for third straight year

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OSU extends admission and scholarship deadlines to better support students

Wed, Feb 7, 2024

Delays to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process have significantly impacted prospective students across the country who depend on financial aid offers to determine where they'll attend college. To ensure families have more

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OSU to begin using the Common Application, effective 2024 for incoming freshmen

Wed, Jun 21, 2023

As part of its land-grant mission to ensure more students have access to an affordable education and enriched experience, Oklahoma State University will begin using the Common Application for 2024 incoming freshmen.

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National credit rating agencies recognize Oklahoma State University’s strong financial standing

Tue, May 9, 2023

Two leading national credit rating agencies recently assigned AA- ratings to Oklahoma State University following extensive financial reviews, marking the eighth year in a row OSU has achieved the highest credit rating of any higher education system

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‘Living His Best Life’: Freshman doesn’t let medical issues earlier in life define him

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Colby Ash doesn't let medical issues earlier in life define him. Instead he is starting his freshman year at OSU and is on the OSU football video staff.

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A day in the life of recruiting future Cowboys

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

OSU has 25 admissions counselors who cover all of the United States and the world. Some, like Combs, are based in Stillwater. In other areas where OSU brings in a lot of students — such as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Tulsa and Oklahoma City

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