by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at Tulsa Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Attendance costs at Tulsa Community College came in between $12,522.00 to $18,450.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: roughly $12,522.00 in-state versus $18,450.00 for out-of-state students.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $3,792.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,730.00 |
| Total cost | $12,522.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,522.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,612.00 |
| Net price | $5,910.00 |
| That is 69% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,522.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,818.00 |
| Net price | $4,704.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,720.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,730.00 |
| Total cost | $18,450.00 |
| That is 4% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,450.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,612.00 |
| Net price | $11,838.00 |
| That is 39% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,450.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,818.00 |
| Net price | $10,632.00 |
| That is 45% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at a recent average of 3.3% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $4,858.00 | $6,103.00 | $12,931.00 |
| Senior year | $5,349.00 | $6,721.00 | $14,240.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $20,403.00 | $25,634.00 | $54,313.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,773.00 | $9,766.00 | $20,691.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $235.00 | $295.00 | $625.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,176.00 | $35,400.00 | $75,005.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $4,858.00 | $6,103.00 | $12,931.00 |
| Senior year | $5,016.00 | $6,302.00 | $13,353.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,874.00 | $12,405.00 | $26,284.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,762.00 | $4,726.00 | $10,013.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $114.00 | $143.00 | $302.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,636.00 | $17,131.00 | $36,298.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $10,979.00 | $12,225.00 | $19,053.00 |
| Senior year | $12,091.00 | $13,462.00 | $20,981.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $46,116.00 | $51,347.00 | $80,026.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,568.00 | $19,561.00 | $30,487.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $531.00 | $591.00 | $921.00 |
| Total amount paid | $63,684.00 | $70,908.00 | $110,513.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $10,979.00 | $12,225.00 | $19,053.00 |
| Senior year | $11,338.00 | $12,624.00 | $19,675.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,317.00 | $24,849.00 | $38,727.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,502.00 | $9,466.00 | $14,754.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $257.00 | $286.00 | $446.00 |
| Total amount paid | $30,819.00 | $34,315.00 | $53,481.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,288.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,999.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,625.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,836.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,401.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,525.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,642.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Tulsa Community College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Tulsa Community College works out to $7,933.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $3,250.00 |
| Median (50th) | $7,933.00 |
| 75th | $13,250.00 |
| 90th | $23,075.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $8,144.00 |
| Middle income | $8,206.00 |
| High income | $6,500.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $1,644.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $8,140.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,750.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Tulsa Community College hold $1,390.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Tulsa Community College comes to $1,952.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate tier for Tulsa Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 21.3% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Tulsa Community College come to $470,614,631.00 over 40,184 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 109 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,414.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Tulsa Community College, a few questions are worth asking:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.