The College of
LIBERAL ARTS
SPS Accolades
Oregon State University's online bachelor's degree in psychology has been ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
This incredible honor is based on the high-quality online learning experiences developed by the CLA's world-class faculty, as well as the CLA advisors and staff who provide unmatched support resources for students around the world. read more about the ranking >
Student Spotlight
Guided by curiosity, driven by care
Senior Julia Martin’s work in religious studies and bioethics highlights how moral reasoning informs medicine, leadership, and social responsibility
Whether leading campus discussions on complex bioethical issues, commemorating the victims of nuclear warfare, or sitting quietly with a patient at the end of life, Martin approaches every challenge with a grounded belief: that ethics, empathy, and action are inseparable, and that meaningful change often begins with small, deliberate steps.
The Launchpad Scholars Program invites all First Gen, first-term, first-year Liberal Arts students to a training session for writing successful scholarship applications.
Distinguished Alumni
How Sierra Lever is shaping the entertainment industry
After years of working as Head of Hip-Hop and R&B at Amazon Music, Sierra Lever, '12, is now focused on building something she can call her own
What you study can lead to where you least expect. Lever's time in the new media communications program helped launch her into the entertainment industry, where she is now helping artists think beyond music and build enduring brands.
CLA by the Numbers
5,026
The right size for your education
The College of Liberal Arts is the proud academic home of 5,026 students. With 1 faculty member for every 15 undergraduate students, you'll receive a personalized education paired with a robust liberal arts college experience.
World Class Instruction
Our dynamic, intellectual community of 336 expert faculty tackle the world’s biggest issues from social justice to food insecurity. They conduct symphonies and design in virtual reality. They study the past to forge solutions for the future.
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4-Year Graduation Guarantee
CLA is the only college at Oregon State that guarantees you'll graduate in 4 years. Our graduates go on to successful careers in medicine, technology, the arts, media, law, policy, education, business and more. Your path is wide open.
Research Highlights
Harnessing sunlight twice: OSU team seeking to bring agrivoltaics to West Africa
Researchers from the College of Liberal Arts and College of Engineering blend public policy and environmental engineering to explore the possibilities of dual-use solar–agriculture systems
What if farmland could produce both food and electricity? Sustainable development in West Africa hinges on navigating the delicate balance between food security and energy access. The emerging dual-use technology may offer a solution to improving food security, expanding energy access, and building climate resilience.
Faculty Focus
Uncovering the hidden labor of Hollywood
Film historian Joshua Schulze helps students understand the people and labor that make filmmaking possible
Movies are built on complex systems of labor. Schulze's research spotlights the often-invisible workers behind the curtain, revealing how race, labor, and inequality shaped what audiences see on screen.