Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,334. 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 | $8,469 | $8,499 |
| Housing & meals | $7,410 | $7,410 |
| Books & supplies | $1,218 | $1,218 |
| Personal & travel | $7,618 | $7,618 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,381 | −$1,381 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,334 | $23,364 |
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
SWOSU net price compared with other Oklahoma colleges
SWOSU has the 11th-lowest average net price of 25 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | Randall University | $16,383 | 26% | $42,051 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Oklahoma colleges →
Why SWOSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | 100% | $14,459 | 40% | $45,744 | This school |
| Northeastern State University | 100% | $12,710 | 35% | $45,379 | |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | 76% | $8,039 | 32% | $45,079 | |
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | — | $10,999 | 42% | $45,634 | |
| East Central University | 58% | $8,683 | 34% | $44,962 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Southwestern Oklahoma State University would cost you $1,749 more per year than Northeastern State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$4,598).
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University gives aided families $34 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Oklahoma resident | SWOSU | NSU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,469 | $7,810 | +$659 |
| Books & supplies | $1,218 | $1,000 | +$218 |
| Housing & meals | $7,410 | $10,494 | −$3,084 |
| Personal & travel | $7,618 | $3,020 | +$4,598 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,381 | −$773 | −$608 |
| Sticker price | $23,334 | $21,551 | +$1,783 |
| Average grants | −$8,875 | −$8,841 | −$34 |
| You pay | $14,459 | $12,710 | +$1,749 |
“+” means SWOSU 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.
SWOSU cost questions
How much is tuition at SWOSU?
Tuition and fees are $8,469 a year for Oklahoma residents and $8,499 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending SWOSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,334 a year for Oklahoma residents living on campus and about $23,364 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at SWOSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,459 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,987; $48–75k pay $12,069; $110k+ pay $19,595. These figures are for Oklahoma residents.
How much debt do SWOSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,750, and 9.0% 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 Southwestern Oklahoma State University overview