Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,551. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Oklahoma residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,810 | $17,290 |
| Housing & meals | $10,494 | $10,494 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $3,020 | $3,020 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$773 | −$773 |
| Total cost of attendance | $21,551 | $31,031 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
NSU net price compared with other Oklahoma colleges
NSU has the 10th-lowest average net price of 25 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $10,104 | 30% | $44,358 |
| 7 | Cameron University | $10,912 | 31% | $40,118 |
| 8 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | $10,999 | 42% | $45,634 |
| 9 | Langston University | $11,504 | 17% | $33,261 |
| 10 | Northeastern State University | $12,710 | 35% | $45,379 |
| 11 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | $14,459 | 40% | $45,744 |
| 12 | University of Tulsa | $15,000 | 72% | $61,408 |
| 13 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $15,300 | 75% | $63,126 |
| 14 | Rogers State University | $15,314 | 29% | $43,166 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Oklahoma colleges →
Why NSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern State University | 100% | $12,710 | 35% | $45,379 | This school |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | 100% | $14,459 | 40% | $45,744 | |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | 76% | $8,039 | 32% | $45,079 | |
| East Central University | 58% | $8,683 | 34% | $44,962 | |
| Cameron University | — | $10,912 | 31% | $40,118 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Northeastern State University would cost you $1,749 less per year than Southwestern Oklahoma State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Northeastern State University, mostly from a lower estimate for personal & travel costs (−$4,598).
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University gives aided families $34 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Oklahoma resident | NSU | SWOSU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,810 | $8,469 | −$659 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,218 | −$218 |
| Housing & meals | $10,494 | $7,410 | +$3,084 |
| Personal & travel | $3,020 | $7,618 | −$4,598 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$773 | −$1,381 | +$608 |
| Sticker price | $21,551 | $23,334 | −$1,783 |
| Average grants | −$8,841 | −$8,875 | +$34 |
| You pay | $12,710 | $14,459 | −$1,749 |
“+” means NSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
NSU cost questions
How much is tuition at NSU?
Tuition and fees are $7,810 a year for Oklahoma residents and $17,290 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending NSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $21,551 a year for Oklahoma residents living on campus and about $31,031 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at NSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,710 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,598; $48–75k pay $12,612; $110k+ pay $19,511. These figures are for Oklahoma residents.
How much debt do NSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 3.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Northeastern State University overview