Oregon State University is a large public land‑grant research university in Corvallis, Oregon, known for its top‑tier engineering, forestry, and agricultural programs and its strong “Beaver” school spirit. Students often rave about the beautiful campus nestled in the Willamette Valley, the 400+ clubs and organizations, the friendly small‑college‑town feel, and the many hands‑on research and internship opportunities.

State

Oregon

Student Population

32,000

Acceptance Rate

79%

GPA Range

3.1–3.5

SAT Range

1080–1320

Common Majors

engineering (especially mechanical, civil, and electrical), computer science, business, psychology

“Walking through a campus that feels like a mix of forest and innovation, how easy it is to jump into engineering labs or outdoor‑club trips, that the workload can pile up in big‑lecture classes and the rainy‑season weather can dull the mood, and that the town pace can feel quiet, yet the mix of research access and loyal Beavers still makes it feel like a place built to push you forward.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $14,400; Out-of-state: $38,190

Conference

Pac‑12 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.81

Avg Women's Scores

75.59

Men's Team Notes

Beavers men posted 286.4 adjusted averages over 15 rounds with one top-3 finish, led by players like Lu's career 72.81 mark and 129 rounds played. Depth shone through nine top-10s and 39 sub-par scores; invitationals like Bandon Dunes fueled contention on challenging coastal layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Beaver women maintained competitive 75.15 career averages highlighted by Telles' 75.59 school record across 133 rounds with seven top-10s. Nist set single-season marks at 74.43; multiple sub-par efforts and top finishes at Stanford Intercollegiate advanced regional positioning amid varied Pacific Northwest conditions.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jon Reehoorn

Women's Coach

Dawn Shockley

Men's Email

jon.reehoorn@oregonstate.edu

Women's Email

womensgolf@oregonstate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jon Reehoorn is the Oregon State men’s head golf coach, leading the Beavers in the Pac‑12 Conference. A long‑tenured coach with deep roots in the program, he has guided the team to multiple NCAA‑regional appearances and helped maintain OSU’s strong tradition of all‑Americans and individual‑conference‑level performers. Reehoorn emphasizes a competitive practice environment, high‑level tournament schedules, and player development aimed at building a Pac‑12 championship‑caliber squad.

Women's Coach Bio

Dawn Shockley is Oregon State women’s head golf coach, directing the Beavers’ program in the Pac‑12. Leading a staff that includes dedicated assistant coaches, she oversees recruiting, competition planning, and day‑to‑day program operations. Shockley focuses on developing technically‑sound, scoring‑oriented players, fostering a team‑first culture, and keeping the women’s team in strong position for Pac‑12 finishes and NCAA‑postseason opportunities.