[2] The program began in 1966; competing the first time in 1967, with Sylvia Moore taking the lead as the first gymnastics coach of the modern era of Oregon State.

She headed the program until 1975, when Ron Ludwig succeeded her – the Beavers finished sixth at the AIAW Regional in Monmouth, Oregon.

With Ludwig at the helm, the Beavers won the Regional Championship five times, not placing below fourth the whole ten years he was leading.

[19][20] 2011 saw the Beavers win the NCAA Regional and[21] Jen Kesler and Makayla Stambaugh make the uneven bars podium.

[29] Carey made her long awaited NCAA debut on January 15, 2022, 1528 days after she signed her national letter of intent with Oregon State University.

[30] Due to the new NIL rule change for NCAA athletes in the summer of 2021, Carey was eligible to profit off of her name, image, and likeness.

[31] On February 5, in a meet against Arizona State, Carey earned her first career perfect ten on the uneven bars.

[40] At the NCAA regional semifinal in Seattle, Carey earned an all-around score of 39.850, beating her previous record.

Although Oregon State was eliminated after finishing third behind Utah and Stanford, Carey earned an individual all-around berth to compete at the upcoming NCAA Championship.

[41] In the 2023-2024 season, in a meet on March 4 at Arizona State University, Carey earned her first perfect ten on balance beam.

Additionally she co-won the titles on balance beam and floor exercise alongside Mya Luazon and Jordan Chiles respectively.