More selective than 69% of Oklahoma colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,662. College Scorecard.
Higher than 62% of Oklahoma colleges we cover and 32% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 16% of Oklahoma colleges we cover and 17% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
USAO acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,465 applicants, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma admitted 817 and 272 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1280 on the SAT or 21–26 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
USAO tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Oklahoma residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What USAO costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Oklahoma. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,493 | $14,985 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $3,548 | $15,221 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $7,223 | $30,987 | 3.3 years |
| $75–110k | $13,352 | $57,280 | 6.0 years |
| $110k+ | $14,413 | $61,832 | 6.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (27% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($41,913) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,484 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
USAO majors, earnings & careers
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma offers 23 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at USAO
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,218 | — |
| Studio Art | $28,426 | — |
Quick list of all 23 majors
- Biology—
- Business—
- Business Administration—
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$44,218
- English—
- History—
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Natural Sciences—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology—
- Public Policy Analysis—
- Sociology—
- Special Education—
- Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders—
- Studio Art$28,426
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Oklahoma City
Overall prices in the Oklahoma City, OK area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,011. Housing costs 26% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 37 inches of rain a year, 5 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Grady County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Grady County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare USAO with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Oklahoma by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | 66% | $6,624 | 44% | $41,913 | This school |
| University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | — | — | — | $63,126 | |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | 65% | $10,104 | 30% | $44,358 | |
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | — | $10,999 | 42% | $45,634 | |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | — | $7,413 | 21% | $44,933 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Common questions about USAO
What is the USAO acceptance rate?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma accepts 66% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 817 of 1,465 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1280 on the SAT or 21–26 on the ACT.
How much does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $20,662 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $6,624 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $3,493 and families earning $110k+ pay $14,413.
How much do USAO graduates earn?
Former University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students earn a median $41,913 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the USAO graduation rate?
44% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 66% return for their second year.
How long does a USAO degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma costs about $30,987 after grants ($7,223 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $41,913 ten years after starting, $9,484 more than high school graduates in Oklahoma ($32,429), so the cost is repaid in 3.3 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-science-and-arts-of-oklahoma (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).