Southwestern Oklahoma State University prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $10,987 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $12,069, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $19,595.
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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) | $23,334 |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,499 |
| Room and Board | $7,634 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,318 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,875 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,459 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,987 |
| $30–48k | $10,094 |
| $48–75k | $12,069 |
| $75–110k | $17,500 |
| $110k+ | $19,595 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $10,987 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $12,069, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $19,595. Azimuth ranks Southwestern Oklahoma State University #147 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects the university's public-tuition structure and its orientation toward serving students from across Oklahoma's economic landscape. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay. The gap between the published cost of attendance of $23,334 and the net prices families see across income bands reflects institutional and federal grant support that reduces out-of-pocket costs — particularly for lower-income students. Families weighing sticker price against actual cost should note that net price and published cost can differ substantially, and the income-band figures above are the more relevant planning anchors. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $15,954, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,721; 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 $57,954, median federal debt of $15,954 projects to a monthly payment of about $180 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn median earnings of $57,954 four years after enrollment, placing Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the 32.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $7,862 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 82.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures still represent lifetime returns relative to OK's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928 (the state median earnings of working adults without a postsecondary credential). Southwestern Oklahoma State University's degree output is anchored in Health, which accounts for 14% of graduates, followed by Education at 9% and Arts at 2%. Nursing combines strong enrollment with solid earnings, making it a key contributor to the institution's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Nursing #107 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 192 graduates earning median earnings of $89,549. Business Administration also stands out, with Azimuth ranking it #309 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates earning median earnings of $51,657. Among the most popular programs, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Administration, and Administration program graduates 76 students annually and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General graduates 43, both feeding into stable regional career pathways across Oklahoma.
