Oregon State University is a comprehensive, public, research-extensive university and a member of the Oregon University System serving as the state's land-, sea-, space- and sun-grant institution - one of only two universities with such designation in the country. OSU programs and faculty are located in every county of the state and are dedicated to investigating the state's greatest challenges. Oregon State University, a land grant institution, promotes economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for people across Oregon, the nation and the world through our graduates, research, scholarship, outreach, and engagement. To best serve the people of Oregon, OSU will be among the Top 10 land grant institutions in America.