SWOSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,913

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,023

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University was $12,697. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SWOSU

SWOSU net price calculator

$12,697

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Oklahoma and nationwide.

Oklahoma's average	$11,698
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of SWOSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,697	$408 (3%)	$8,278	$8,407	$12,215	$15,964	$17,377
2021	$13,105	$413 (3%)	$9,748	$10,304	$13,730	$15,840	$17,499
2020	$12,692	$696 (6%)	$9,746	$9,904	$15,091	$16,434	$16,680
2019	$11,996	$103	$9,056	$9,523	$13,494	$15,714	$15,789
2018	$11,893	$446 (4%)	$9,452	$8,936	$11,970	$15,093	$15,165
2017	$11,447	$53	$8,633	$9,067	$12,225	$14,338	$15,308
2016	$11,394	$894 (9%)	$8,893	$8,747	$11,978	$13,698	$14,535
2015	$10,500	$258 (3%)	$7,859	$8,396	$11,881	$13,827	$13,607
2014	$10,242	--	$7,742	$7,849	$11,193	$13,474	$13,519

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Southwestern Oklahoma State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,147	No change	$7,913	$13,016	$1,218
2021	$22,147	$724 (3%)	$7,913	$13,016	$1,218
2020	$21,423	$360 (2%)	$7,695	$12,510	$1,218
2019	$21,063	$1,518 (8%)	$7,335	$12,510	$1,218
2018	$19,545	$315 (2%)	$7,005	$11,322	$1,218
2017	$19,230	$636 (3%)	$6,690	$11,322	$1,218
2016	$18,594	$342 (2%)	$6,090	$11,286	$1,218
2015	$18,252	$639 (4%)	$5,820	$11,214	$1,218
2014	$17,613	$528 (3%)	$5,460	$10,935	$1,218
2013	$17,085	--	$5,175	$10,692	$1,218

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does SWOSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,370 dormitories available to its students at $2,900 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at SWOSU is $322 per month.
Does SWOSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at SWOSU for one academic year is $3,480, which works out to $387 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SWOSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,218.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SWOSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $7,202

If living off-campus, with family: $6,212

If living off-campus, not with family: $7,202
How much is SWOSU application fees?: SWOSU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SWOSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Southwestern Oklahoma State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$264	$314
For out-of-state students	$501	$592

Housing and Meal

Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Southwestern Oklahoma State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,480	$2,900	N/A	19	1,370
2021	$3,330	$2,900	N/A	19	1,133
2020	$3,330	$2,700	N/A	19	1,370
2019	$3,330	$2,500	N/A	19	1,370
2018	$3,200	$2,300	N/A	19	1,196
2017	$3,200	$2,200	N/A	19	1,156
2016	$3,100	$2,120	N/A	19	1,290

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southwestern Oklahoma State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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