Corvallis, Oregon
OSU’s main campus is in Corvallis, a friendly, culturally-vibrant college town of about 53,000 in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Corvallis embraces Oregon’s pioneering practices in environmental stewardship, sustainable use of natural resources, high quality of life and mindful civic planning. As a result, Corvallis is consistently rated by independent surveys as one of the best cities to live in the U.S., as well as one of the safest and most environmentally responsible. Corvallis also ranks in the top five U.S. cities by the percentage of adult residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher, and in 2008, Forbes magazine ranked Corvallis in the top 5 of America’s smartest cities.
Miles of bike lanes and a free city bus service make it easy for students to get around town. Within easy walking distance from campus, downtown Corvallis offers an eclectic mix of restaurants, brew pubs, art galleries and shops. Restaurants feature traditional American and Pacific Northwest cuisine, as well as Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian and Lebanese.
Within a short drive of Corvallis you can reach the Pacific Ocean, the mountains of the Cascade Range and the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. Portland, Oregon’s largest city and cultural center, is just 90 minutes away. Oregon offers a mild, temperate climate, unparalleled geographic diversity, and endless opportunities for recreation and adventure. There is something for everyone, including mountains for hiking, skiing or snowboarding; rivers for rafting or fishing; beaches for flying kites, surfing or whale watching; and endless country roads for cycling,
Oregon's spectacular natural beauty, exciting urban centers, and colorful, welcoming people promise to deliver a quintessential American experience to everyone who chooses to visit, study, or live here.