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35 Colleges
$41,440 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$23,390 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Oklahoma ranked #29 in the nation for nursing degrees handed out in 2021. Around 3,066 students received some type of diploma that year. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Oklahoma is $10,360 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $15,246 a year.

About 43% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $5,847 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Public Public vs. Private
$7,966 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,116 students at UOHSC in total, 806 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 759 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

UOHSC has a 1.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,847 during the early-career years.

#2

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$4,059 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Oklahoma City Community College is 12,227, which includes 3,840 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 16% of students at OCCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,612 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from OCCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,122 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$8,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
79% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,015 undergraduates at SWOSU, of which 3,233 are full-time, and there are 4,898 students altogether. It takes the average SWOSU undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

79% of SWOSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,222 a year. SWOSU has a 2.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from SWOSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,314 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$3,541 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Tulsa Community College is 15,568, which includes 5,030 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

13% of Tulsa Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,245 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Tulsa Community College is $32,307.

#5

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$3,779 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,177 full-time undergraduates at OSU-OKC, and 4,949 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 20% of students at OSU-OKC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,131 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,914 during the early-career years.

#5

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,744 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,527 undergraduates at OCU, of which 1,476 are full-time, and there are 2,617 students altogether. For undergraduates at OCU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Around 30% of accepted students are men, and 70% are women.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,816 a year. OCU has a 1.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,193 during the early-career years.

#7

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$8,234 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,564 undergraduates at UCO, of which 9,200 are full-time, and there are 14,132 students altogether. For undergraduates at UCO, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

About 81% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

36% of UCO students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,481 a year. UCO has a 2.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UCO with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,756 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Northern Oklahoma College

Tonkawa, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$4,857 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,381 full-time undergraduates at Northern Oklahoma College, and 3,374 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 24% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,559 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,332 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,634 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
80% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Oklahoma Panhandle State University is 1,337, which includes 1,011 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

80% of OPSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,554 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from OPSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,043 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$7,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northeastern State University is 7,349, of which 6,004 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,155 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

40% of NSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,605 a year. NSU has a 0.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NSU is $38,825.

#11

Rogers State University

Claremore, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$7,252 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,400 students at RSU in total, 3,324 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,162 are full-time. For undergraduates at RSU, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

57% of RSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,411 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from RSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,886 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Murray State College

Tishomingo, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$6,630 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Murray State College is 2,172, which includes 908 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

77% of Murray State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,317 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Murray State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,527 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

Western Oklahoma State College

Altus, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$5,250 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
17% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Western Oklahoma State College is 1,353, which includes 526 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 17% of students at Western take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,005 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,939 during the early-career years.

#14

Rose State College

Midwest City, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$5,010 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Rose State College is 6,722, which includes 2,450 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

14% of RSC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,587 a year. RSC has a 3.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,304 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,913 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,769 students at NEO A&M College in total, 1,238 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,146 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NEO A&M College is $30,651.

#15

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$30,262 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
73% Freshmen Loans

There are 934 students at OKWU or OWU in total, 791 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 568 are full-time. It takes the average OKWU or OWU undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 54%. Of the accepted students, 59% are men and 41% are women.

Roughly 73% of students at OKWU or OWU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,315 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from OKWU or OWU is $47,383.

Public Public vs. Private
$5,774 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,453 full-time undergraduates at OSU Institute of Technology, and 2,349 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,123 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from OSU Institute of Technology is $37,570.

#17

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$7,405 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at East Central University is 3,608, of which 2,939 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,456 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 65%. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

29% of ECU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,100 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ECU is $37,836.

#19

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,676 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Tulsa is 3,960, of which 2,929 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,819 are full-time. For undergraduates at University of Tulsa, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Roughly 45% of students at University of Tulsa take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $11,327 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,089 during the early-career years.

#20

Connors State College

Warner, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$3,704 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Connors State College is 2,069, which includes 1,108 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,818 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CSC is $31,460.

#21

Seminole State College

Seminole, Oklahoma
Public Public vs. Private
$5,460 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,476 students at Seminole State College in total, 769 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

20% of Seminole State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,067 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Seminole State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,989 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southern Nazarene University is 2,208, of which 1,529 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,288 are full-time. It takes the average SNU undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 58% of students at SNU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,322 a year. SNU has a 1.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,356 during the early-career years.

#23

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$25,148 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,755 undergraduates at OC, of which 1,538 are full-time, and there are 2,055 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at OC is 4.3 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,536 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,963 during the early-career years.

#24

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, Oklahoma
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,880 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,763 students at OBU in total, 1,647 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,590 are full-time. It takes the average OBU undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 56%. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

57% of OBU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,252 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from OBU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,187 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,640 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,317 students at ORU in total, 3,682 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,667 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 85%. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 70% of students at ORU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,240 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ORU is $38,002.

Other Oklahoma Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
27 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 38
28 Platt College - Tulsa 33
29 Carl Albert State College 32
30 Redlands Community College 29
31 Eastern Oklahoma State College 25
32 Central Oklahoma College 24
33 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus 23
34 Bacone College 0
34 American Institute of Medical Technology 0

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