Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $40,176. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $22,512 |
| Housing & meals | $9,384 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $8,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$920 |
| Total cost of attendance | $40,176 |
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.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
OU net price compared with other Alabama colleges
OU has the 22nd-lowest average net price of 24 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Spring Hill College | $20,449 | 52% | $51,500 |
| 17 | Faulkner University | $22,085 | 37% | $43,457 |
| 18 | University of Mobile | $22,382 | 57% | $43,611 |
| 19 | The University of Alabama | $22,420 | 73% | $59,221 |
| 20 | Huntingdon College | $22,566 | 48% | $49,601 |
| 21 | Auburn University | $24,323 | 82% | $65,337 |
| 22 | Oakwood University | $25,669 | 45% | $42,488 |
| 23 | Samford University | $32,622 | 77% | $58,469 |
| 24 | Tuskegee University | $35,013 | 55% | $49,641 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alabama colleges →
Why OU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood University | 45% | $25,669 | 45% | $42,488 | This school |
| Tuskegee University | 49% | $35,013 | 55% | $49,641 | |
| Huntingdon College | 69% | $22,566 | 48% | $49,601 | |
| Stillman College | 62% | $15,258 | 25% | $35,421 | |
| Miles College | — | $14,271 | 16% | $32,627 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Oakwood University would cost you $9,344 less per year than Tuskegee University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Oakwood University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$2,874).
- Oakwood University gives aided families $6,066 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alabama resident | OU | Tuskegee University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $22,512 | $25,386 | −$2,874 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,812 | −$612 |
| Housing & meals | $9,384 | $9,844 | −$460 |
| Personal & travel | $8,000 | $8,358 | −$358 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$920 | −$1,946 | +$1,026 |
| Sticker price | $40,176 | $43,454 | −$3,278 |
| Average grants | −$14,507 | −$8,441 | −$6,066 |
| You pay | $25,669 | $35,013 | −$9,344 |
“+” means OU 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.
OU cost questions
How much is tuition at OU?
Tuition and fees are $22,512 a year.
What is the total cost of attending OU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $40,176 a year.
What do families actually pay at OU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $25,669 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $23,999; $48–75k pay $24,501; $110k+ pay $27,219.
How much debt do OU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $21,500, and 11.8% 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 Oakwood University overview