by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a SWOSU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how SWOSU measures up.
SWOSU is ranked #1,242 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #21 of 44 for value.
These SWOSU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | #6 of 26 |
| Pharmacy | #6 of 26 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | #8 of 38 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | #16 of 49 |
| Recreation Administration | #16 of 50 |
| Athletic Training | #16 of 50 |
| Engineering Technology | #24 of 41 |
| Engineering | #24 of 41 |
| General Engineering Technology | #25 of 42 |
| Health Information Management | #31 of 68 |
Read the full SWOSU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is ranked #9 out of #46 in Oklahoma for quality and #21 out of #44 for Oklahoma value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the SWOSU financial aid page to be sure.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is ranked #1,242 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SWOSU costs about $16,239. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $64,956 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $23,359 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,459 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,239 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $64,956 |
*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 SWOSU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What SWOSU 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 SWOSU 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 | $93,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,956 | #1,242 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,836 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $93,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,956 | #21 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,836 | — | — |
*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 SWOSU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,740 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,695 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,263 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,412 |
| Over $110K | $18,669 |
About 80% of SWOSU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,746 per year. Get more details on the SWOSU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average SWOSU 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.