2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Oklahoma is $9,776 for Residents and $18,046 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Oklahoma is $9,776 for Oklahoma residents and $18,046 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Oklahoma, the average tuition & fees are $23,851 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Oklahoma is $6,734 for Oklahoma residents and $15,046 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Oklahoma, the average graduate tuition is $13,746.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,621 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,110. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Oklahoma is $24,668 for residents and $32,939 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $39,976. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $19,341 for Oklahoma residents and $24,105 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Oklahoma
	Oklahoma Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$24,668	$32,939
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$19,341	$24,105
Private 4 Years Colleges	$39,976

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Oklahoma, 100 out of 102 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 62 public and 70 private colleges in Oklahoma. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Oklahoma is $7,390 for Oklahoma residents and $15,660 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,851

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,874 for residents and $9,638 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Oklahoma
	Oklahoma Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$7,390	$15,660
Private 4 Years Colleges	$23,851
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$4,874	$9,638
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$9,063

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Oklahoma, 26 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Oklahoma is $5,465 for Oklahoma residents and $13,777 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $11,777

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Oklahoma
	Oklahoma Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$5,465	$13,777
Private Schools	$11,777

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Oklahoma is $195 for Oklahoma residents and $486 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $892

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $263 for Oklahoma residents and $648 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $600

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Oklahoma
	Oklahoma Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$195	$486
Private 4 Years Colleges	$892
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$135	$298
Graduate
Public Schools	$263	$648
Private Schools	$600

Average Living Costs at colleges in Oklahoma

At colleges in Oklahoma, the average living cost is $13,621 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,110 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Oklahoma
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$13,235	$15,034
Private Schools	$14,363	$15,251

Most Searched Oklahoma Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Public, four-years | Norman
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Public, four-years | Stillwater
University of Central Oklahoma Public, four-years | Edmond
University of Tulsa Private, four-years | Tulsa
Cameron University Public, four-years | Lawton
Oklahoma Wesleyan University Private, four-years | Bartlesville
Langston University Public, four-years | Langston
Broken Arrow Beauty College Private, Less than 2-years | Tulsa
Tulsa Community College Public, 2-4 years | Tulsa
Oral Roberts University Private, four-years | Tulsa

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Graduate

Oral Roberts University Private, four-years | Tulsa
University of Central Oklahoma Public, four-years | Edmond
Mid-America Christian University Private, four-years | Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Public, four-years | Stillwater
Oklahoma City University Private, four-years | Oklahoma City
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Public, four-years | Weatherford
Langston University Public, four-years | Langston
Southern Nazarene University Private, four-years | Bethany
Cameron University Public, four-years | Lawton
East Central University Public, four-years | Ada

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Online Schools

University of Central Oklahoma Public, four-years | Edmond
Langston University Public, four-years | Langston
University of Tulsa Private, four-years | Tulsa
Connors State College Public, 2-4 years | Warner
College of the Muscogee Nation Public, 2-4 years | Okmulgee
Rose State College Public, 2-4 years | Midwest City
Seminole State College Public, 2-4 years | Seminole
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Public, four-years | Durant
Randall University Private, four-years | Moore
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Public, four-years | Weatherford

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Technical Colleges

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Public, 2-4 years | Shawnee
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa Private, 2-4 years | Tulsa
Tulsa Technology Center Public, 2-4 years | Tulsa
Francis Tuttle Technology Center Public, Less than 2-years | Oklahoma City
Mid-Del Technology Center Public, Less than 2-years | Midwest City
Yukon Beauty College Inc Private, Less than 2-years | Yukon
Pioneer Technology Center Public, Less than 2-years | Ponca City
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Public, four-years | Okmulgee
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Public, four-years | Weatherford
Great Plains Technology Center Public, 2-4 years | Lawton

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Oklahoma is $9,776 for Residents and $18,046 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Oklahoma

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Oklahoma

Highest Graduate Tuition in Oklahoma