by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a OPSU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how OPSU measures up.
OPSU is ranked #652 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Oklahoma, it ranks #7 of 44 for value.
Among the majors OPSU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | #4 of 47 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | #4 of 47 |
| Animal Science | #6 of 82 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | #7 of 82 |
| Animal Sciences, General | #7 of 81 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | #13 of 163 |
| Athletic Training | #51 of 757 |
| Registered Nursing | #91 of 966 |
| Nursing | #91 of 966 |
| Health Professions | #123 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed OPSU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University is ranked #25 out of #46 in Oklahoma for quality and #7 out of #44 for Oklahoma value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the OPSU financial aid page to be sure.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University is ranked #652 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Oklahoma Panhandle State University is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at OPSU costs about $9,155. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $36,618 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,985 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,413 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $9,155 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $36,618 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the OPSU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What OPSU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a OPSU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $59,940 | — | — |
| All Students | $36,618 | #652 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $29,652 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $59,940 | — | — |
| All Students | $36,618 | #7 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $29,652 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at OPSU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,372 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,224 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,356 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,933 |
About 77% of OPSU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,751 per year. Get more details on the OPSU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average OPSU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.