by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at $8,469 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $8,499. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,326 in-state and $1,326 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,143 | $7,173 |
| Fees | $1,326 | $1,326 |
| Total | $8,469 | $8,499 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Southwestern Oklahoma State University cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Southwestern Oklahoma State University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OK | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Southwestern Oklahoma State University comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Southwestern Oklahoma State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,368 | $13,478 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,585 | $13,695 |
| One Year Ago | $6,969 | $6,999 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,143 | $7,173 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SWOSU has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 2.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $8,710 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, visit the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Financial Aid page.