The Cheapest Colleges in Oklahoma by In State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university and you are a resident of Oklahoma these are the least expensive in state colleges to consider.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published in state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published in state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Oklahoma list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Oklahoma tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Oklahoma are listed by one year's in state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Oklahoma? Leading the colleges list is Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City with an in state total cost of $12,044.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | In State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Oklahoma State University Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, Public Not For Profit |
$12,044 | NA | NA |
#2 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology OkmulgeeOkmulgee, Public Not For Profit |
$13,354 | NA | NA |
#3 Cameron UniversityLawton, Public Not For Profit |
$13,560 | NA | NA |
#4 Oklahoma Panhandle State UniversityGoodwell, Public Not For Profit |
$13,827 | NA | NA |
#5 Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant, Public Not For Profit |
$15,110 | 31 | 65 |
#6 Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityAlva, Public Not For Profit |
$15,130 | 39 | 60 |
#7 University of Science and Arts of OklahomaChickasha, Public Not For Profit |
$15,270 | 41 | 92 |
#8 Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityWeatherford, Public Not For Profit |
$15,511 | 37 | 43 |
#9 University of Phoenix Tulsa CampusTulsa, Private For Profit |
$16,470 | NA | NA |
#10 University of Phoenix Oklahoma City CampusOklahoma City, Private For Profit |
$16,470 | NA | NA |
#11 Northeastern State UniversityTahlequah, Public Not For Profit |
$16,485 | 31 | 34 |
#12 East Central UniversityAda, Public Not For Profit |
$16,531 | 35 | 17 |
#13 Langston UniversityLangston, Public Not For Profit |
$17,909 | NA | NA |
#14 University of Central OklahomaEdmond, Public Not For Profit |
$18,088 | 40 | 20 |
#15 Family of Faith CollegeShawnee, Private Not For Profit |
$18,952 | NA | NA |
#16 Brown Mackie College TulsaTulsa, Private For Profit |
$19,638 | NA | NA |
#17 Oklahoma State University Main CampusStillwater, Public Not For Profit |
$20,030 | 62 | 87 |
#18 Rogers State UniversityClaremore, Public Not For Profit |
$20,363 | NA | NA |
#19 National American University TulsaTulsa, Private For Profit |
$23,514 | NA | NA |
#20 DeVry University OklahomaOklahoma City, Private For Profit |
$23,769 | NA | NA |