OSU’s downtown Tulsa campus will offer four-year undergraduate degrees starting January 2026
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oklahoma State University-Tulsa will welcome freshman and sophomore students for the first time in campus history with a strategic expansion of class offerings, beginning spring 2026.
OSU-Tulsa will add numerous lower-division classes in the upcoming spring semester across its undergraduate majors, with numbers expected to grow each semester in response to student and workforce needs.
The passage of Senate Bill 701 allows campuses that had previously been restricted from offering 1000- and 2000-level courses to do so beginning Nov. 1, 2025. This unlocks the ability to earn a full OSU bachelor’s degree in Tulsa, providing access and flexibility for students who want to stay close to work, family or other commitments.
[Image of OSU President Jim Hess announces upcoming freshman and sophomore classes at OSU-Tulsa during the Orange Impact event last month.]
“I’m grateful to the Legislature and Gov. Stitt for enacting Senate Bill 701,” OSU President Jim Hess said.”Until now,Tulsa was the largest city in America without a freestanding four-year,one-experience public institution.”
OSU-Tulsa to Offer Four-Year Degrees, Marking a New Era for Campus
oklahoma State University-Tulsa (OSU-Tulsa) will begin offering full four-year bachelor’s degree pathways for the first time, starting in Fall 2024. This marks a significant expansion for the campus, traditionally known as a destination for students completing their bachelor’s degrees. The declaration comes as OSU-Tulsa experiences record enrollment and significant growth in key programs.
Record Enrollment and Campus Expansion
OSU-Tulsa has reached its highest enrollment to date, with the accounting program more than doubling in size and engineering growing by over 30% in the past two years. To accommodate this growth, the campus has invested in upgrades, including modernized labs and new student study and collaboration areas. The recently opened Main Hall 1300 Wing serves as a central hub for hands-on learning in engineering and related disciplines, hosting applied technology courses taught by the OSU Institute of Technology.
Aligning with OSU’s Land-Grant Mission
This expansion to full degree pathways aligns with Oklahoma State University’s land-grant mission to serve students throughout the state. Dr. Stefan Hess, OSU-tulsa President, emphasized the campus’s long-standing commitment to serving returning adults and transfer students. He stated that the same dedication to excellence and a student-first approach will be extended to freshmen beginning their OSU journey in Tulsa. OSU News reported on this progress.
“For 25 years, OSU-Tulsa has been known as the place to finish your bachelor’s degree,” Hess said. “For the first time, students will be able to start hear, too.”
Key takeaways
- OSU-Tulsa will offer full four-year bachelor’s degrees starting Fall 2024.
- The campus is experiencing record enrollment, particularly in accounting and engineering.
- Recent campus upgrades include new labs and student collaboration spaces.
- This expansion supports OSU’s land-grant mission to serve students statewide.
The addition of four-year degree programs at OSU-Tulsa represents a significant step forward for the campus and the Tulsa community. By providing more access to higher education, OSU-Tulsa is poised to play an even greater role in shaping the future of Oklahoma.