#122 nationally · R1 · Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University research spending

Oklahoma State University spent $254M on research and development in fiscal year 2024, ranking #122 among US R1 and R2 universities and #2 in Oklahoma.

$254Mtotal R&D, FY2024
#122of 322 nationally
#2 of 4in Oklahoma (33% of the state's listed total)
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Where the research money comes from

30% of Oklahoma State University's research spending came from the federal government in fiscal year 2024, against 55% across all the R1 and R2 universities listed here. Its largest non-federal source was institution's own funds at $137.0M.

SourceFY2024Share
Federal government$76.7M30%
Institution's own funds$137.0M54%
State and local government$24.8M10%
Business$11.8M5%
Nonprofit organizations$2.8M1%
All other sources$0.6M0%

Ten-year trend

Total R&D of $253.8M in fiscal year 2024 is up 12.0% from fiscal year 2023 ($226.5M) and up 101% since 2014 ($126.5M).

Fiscal yearTotal R&D
2019$184.3M
2020$187.1M
2021$198.8M
2022$195.0M
2023$226.5M
2024$253.8M

Nearest peers by research spending

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Oklahoma State University run through its website: https://go.okstate.edu

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Questions

How much does Oklahoma State University spend on research?
Oklahoma State University reported $254M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2024, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Oklahoma State University rank nationally for research spending?
#122 of the 322 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #2 of 4 in Oklahoma.
Is Oklahoma State University an R1 university?
Oklahoma State University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.
How much of Oklahoma State University's research is federally funded?
30% ($76.7M) of its $253.8M in fiscal year 2024 R&D came from federal agencies; the other 70% came from the institution itself, state and local government, business, nonprofits and other sources (NSF HERD).