<p><span style="background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">A land-grant institution with more than 35,000 students across a five-campus system, we've graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.</span></p><h2>OSU by the numbers</h2><p>Not too big. Not too small. Just right.</p><p>Students from across the U.S. and more than 100 countries converge on this campus creating a vibrant and inclusive culture. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1, we will help you prepare for the future by providing the academic support you need.</p><h2>Since 1890</h2><p>OSU has grown to become a premier modern land-grant university</p><p>Founded on Dec.&nbsp;25, 1890 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, OSU's&nbsp;<a href="https://go.okstate.edu/about-osu/mission-landgrant.html" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 82, 122); background-color: transparent;">land-grant mission</a>&nbsp;is to make a college education more accessible. Our roots are set in a rich tradition, and our actions are guided by the</p><h2>Leading a new legacy</h2><p>President Kayse Shrum</p><p>A Cowboy without question, OSU alumna Dr. Kayse Shrum has made a sizable impact as the president of OSU-CHS. Now, alongside faculty and staff, she's taking the reins on the&nbsp;<a href="https://go.okstate.edu/about-osu/divisions-and-colleges.html" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 82, 122); background-color: transparent;">OSU system</a>&nbsp;in its entirety with intentional focus on growth, collaboration and inclusivity.</p><h2>A place to call home</h2><p>Stillwater, OK</p><p>Located in northeast Oklahoma, Stillwater is just 60 miles from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Southern Living ranked Stillwater sixth on its list for "The South's Friendliest Cities 2018," and OSU sits at the heart of it all.</p>