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Oklahoma College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

Tuition trends by school type and level for Oklahoma colleges

There are 31 four-year colleges and universities in Oklahoma—17 public institutions and 14 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $7,655, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $16,718. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 1.65% and out-of-state costs changed by 1.75%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 33.11% (in-state) and 23.51% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $26,695 in 2025. That is a 4.91% change from last year and 34.43% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $6,799, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $15,738. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 1.20% and out-of-state costs changed by 0.99%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 29.15% (in-state) and 18.05% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $13,337 in 2025. That is a 0.66% change from last year and 7.96% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 4.91% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 1.65% (lower by 3.26 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 1.75% (lower by 3.16 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 34.43%, compared with public in-state 33.11% (lower by 1.32 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 23.51% (lower by 10.92 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 0.66% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 1.20% (higher by 0.54 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 0.99% (higher by 0.33 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 7.96%, compared with public graduate in-state 29.15% (higher by 21.20 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 18.05% (higher by 10.09 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $23,086 (public in-state), $32,149 (public out-of-state), and $42,126 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 7.46%, 5.82%, and 6.93%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 40.13% (public in-state), 32.52% (public out-of-state), and 37.75% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $24,998 (public in-state), $34,061 (public out-of-state), and $44,038 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 9.13%, 7.09%, and 7.88%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 43.46% (public in-state), 35.10% (public out-of-state), and 39.66% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Oklahoma Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Oklahoma from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Oklahoma and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Oklahoma public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $7,655 which has increased by 33.11% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $16,718 which has risen by 23.51%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.35% while last year increase rate was 1.75%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Oklahoma Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$5,971$6,492$6,781$7,018$7,231$7,291$7,456$7,394$7,531$7,655
Year-to-Year Rates3.83%8.72%4.46%3.49%3.03%0.83%2.27%-0.84%1.86%1.65%
Cumulative Rates3.83%12.89%17.92%22.04%25.73%26.77%29.65%28.57%30.95%33.11%
Out-of-State Costs$14,014$15,243$15,740$16,082$16,344$16,415$16,727$16,624$16,430$16,718
Year-to-Year Rates3.53%8.77%3.26%2.17%1.63%0.44%1.90%-0.62%-1.17%1.75%
Cumulative Rates3.53%12.61%16.29%18.81%20.75%21.27%23.58%22.82%21.38%23.51%
For private schools in Oklahoma state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $26,695 which has increased by 34.43% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.44% while last year increase rate was 4.91%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Oklahoma Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$20,663$21,403$22,176$21,866$24,230$23,738$23,903$24,578$25,445$26,695
Year-to-Year Rates4.06%3.58%3.61%-1.40%10.81%-2.03%0.69%2.82%3.53%4.91%
Cumulative Rates4.06%7.78%11.68%10.12%22.02%19.55%20.38%23.77%28.14%34.43%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Oklahoma public schools are $6,799 which has increased by 29.15% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $15,738 which has risen by 18.05%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 1.80% while last year increase rate was 0.99%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Oklahoma Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$5,507$5,897$6,092$6,366$6,468$6,516$6,615$6,937$6,718$6,799
Year-to-Year Rates4.60%7.09%3.31%4.49%1.60%0.74%1.52%4.88%-3.16%1.20%
Cumulative Rates4.60%12.02%15.73%20.92%22.86%23.77%25.65%31.78%27.62%29.15%
Out-of-State Costs$13,809$14,626$14,878$15,584$15,703$15,774$15,928$15,700$15,583$15,738
Year-to-Year Rates3.58%5.92%1.72%4.74%0.77%0.45%0.97%-1.43%-0.74%0.99%
Cumulative Rates3.58%9.71%11.60%16.90%17.79%18.32%19.47%17.76%16.89%18.05%
For private graduate schools in Oklahoma state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $13,337 which has increased by 7.96% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 0.79556% while last year increase rate was 0.66%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Oklahoma Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$13,227$12,651$13,017$13,015$13,290$12,805$12,897$14,414$13,249$13,337
Year-to-Year Rates7.07%-4.36%2.90%-0.02%2.12%-3.65%0.72%11.76%-8.08%0.66%
Cumulative Rates7.07%2.40%5.37%5.35%7.58%3.65%4.40%16.68%7.25%7.96%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Oklahoma college cost trends.
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