Oklahoma City University's published cost of attendance is $47,247. Net price by income band varies across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $15,187, middle-income families pay around $20,511, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,358.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $47,247 |
| Tuition and Fees | $35,648 |
| Room and Board | $11,664 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,390 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,857 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,187 |
| $30–48k | $18,079 |
| $48–75k | $20,511 |
| $75–110k | $26,803 |
| $110k+ | $29,358 |
Oklahoma City University's published cost of attendance is $47,247. Net price by income band varies across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $15,187, middle-income families pay around $20,511, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,358. Azimuth ranks Oklahoma City University #892 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Oklahoma City University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid. The difference between the published cost of attendance and the net price families actually pay reflects the institution's financial aid commitment — see the net price illusion for how sticker price and net price diverge across institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,835, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $44,054; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,450, median federal debt of $20,835 projects to a monthly payment of about $235 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Oklahoma City University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,450, placing Oklahoma City University in the 64.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,203 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Oklahoma City University in the 63.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Oklahoma City University #543 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's distinctive program portfolio, anchored in Visual & Performing Arts, which shapes both early-career earnings trajectories and long-term financial returns. The earnings pattern is concentrated in creative and performance-oriented fields. Nursing is the largest program with 134 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $85,736, performing at 1.0x the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. The Music program graduates 71 students earning $35,621, while Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft and Dance round out the top programs with 42 and 29 graduates respectively. The concentration in Visual & Performing Arts — representing a significant share of the institution's degree output — reflects Oklahoma City University's specialized mission and contributes to the distinctive earnings profile among private nonprofit institutions.
