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56.4%Acceptance
$5,970Tuition
1,468Students
35%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,358Earnings
#9 in OklahomaPublic4-yearNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,970
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,664
Average Net Price
$11,366
Students Receiving Financial Aid
40.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$5,520
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$5,520
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,090
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,355
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$184/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
56.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
39.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
40.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,050
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,936
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,315
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,731
$110,001+ $18,614

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Cost Overview

Most Northwestern Oklahoma State families pay far less than the $13,090 sticker price. Low-income students (under $30,000) pay just $9,050 annually after aid, while middle-class families ($48,000-$75,000) pay $11,315. That works out to roughly $36,200 to $45,260 over four years. Only 40% of students need federal loans, keeping debt manageable at a median $17,355.

Monthly loan payments average $184, which represents less than 5% of the typical graduate's $44,358 median earnings after ten years. The 96% employment rate helps explain why 56% of borrowers stay current on repayments. In-state students get the strongest value proposition since 71% of enrollment comes from Oklahoma. Rural location keeps room and board costs low at $5,520 annually. Students from lower-income backgrounds benefit most, with Pell Grant recipients making up 41% of enrollment and receiving substantial need-based aid.

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