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Poteau, OK · Okmulgee, OK
| Carl Albert State College | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,607/yr | $10,999/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,902/yr | $8,469/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $9,362 | $11,334 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,399/yr | $9,444/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,156/yr | $11,217/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,618/yr | $15,781/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $16,881/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $99/mo | $120/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $5,909/yr | $7,056/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,473/yr | $7,936/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,700/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,447/yr | $5,390/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,617/yr | $17,256/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $4,380/yr | $5,774/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $9,098/yr | $11,384/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 54% | 42% |
| Students taking federal loans | 14% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 43% | 42% |
| Freshmen who come back | 10% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $34,117/yr | $45,634/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $17,077–$51,103 | $25,512–$74,705 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 43% | 46% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 47% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 27% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 43% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $30,375/yr | $44,523/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 47% | 61% |
| Graduate on time | 42% | No data reported |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 40% |
| First-gen students who finish | 36% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 35% |
| Students who transfer out | 4% | 9.7% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $32,780/yr | $42,274/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 29% · Family & Consumer Sciences 27% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% | Health Professions 21% · Mechanic & Repair Technologies 20% · Computer & Information Sciences 15% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 29% of degrees | Health Professions — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Family & Consumer Sciences — 27% of degrees | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Construction Trades — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 11% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $69,264/yr | Construction Engineering Technology/Technician — $76,154/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5.8% | 25% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,308 | 2,028 |
| Students per professor | 23 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $5,383/mo | $5,185/mo |
| Full-time professors | 45% | 50% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $22,242 | $29,751 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Poteau, OK | Okmulgee, OK |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1933 | 1946 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Men | 29% | 66% |
| Women | 71% | 34% |
| White students | 42% | 51% |
| Black students | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 11% |
| Asian students | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 13% |
| Other / not reported | 31% | 17% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 52% | 44% |
| Part-time students | 38% | 32% |
| Students age 25+ | 24% | 26% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,054/yr | $8,416/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $5.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 300 | 800 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $4,350/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,156/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Trimester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NJCAA Division II | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 8 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 183 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $359,332 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $1.2M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $1.2M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.