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Stillwater, OK · Weatherford, OK
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,447/yr | $14,459/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,243/yr | $10,987/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $15,954 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,314/yr | $10,094/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,893/yr | $12,069/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,896/yr | $17,500/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,711/yr | $19,595/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $169/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,230/yr | $7,634/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,510/yr | $8,162/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,350/yr | $1,318/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,610/yr | $8,746/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $28,290/yr | $23,334/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,234/yr | $8,469/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,754/yr | $8,499/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 39% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 75% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1040–1250 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1150 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–27 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–26 · Math 18–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 19,612 | 1,689 |
| Students accepted | 13,910 | 1,689 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,670 | 736 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 34% | 44% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 23% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 69% | 78% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 85% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $57,413/yr | $45,744/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,402–$84,788 | $26,790–$68,999 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 49% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 46% |
| Black students graduating | 46% | 28% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 65% | 21% |
| Asian students graduating | 78% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,855/yr | $42,896/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 52% | 27% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 30% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 36% |
| Students who transfer out | 10% | 17% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,121/yr | $46,753/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 10% · Engineering 10% | Health Professions 39% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees | Health Professions — 39% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Veterinary Medicine — $103,575/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $120,944/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 26% | 9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 21,773 | 3,514 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,914 | 839 |
| Average professor pay | $10,704/mo | $7,875/mo |
| Full-time professors | 86% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $48,983 | $41,302 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Stillwater, OK | Weatherford, OK |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1890 | 1901 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.4% | 2% |
| Men | 47% | 38% |
| Women | 53% | 62% |
| White students | 66% | 60% |
| Black students | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 14% |
| Asian students | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 11% |
| Other / not reported | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 8.3% | 16% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.8% | 21% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,663/yr | $10,504/yr |
| Endowment | $603.9M | $38.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 6,417 | 1,372 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,250/yr | $3,200/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,850/yr | $4,210/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | 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 | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 477 | 337 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.4M | $1.5M |
| Athletics budget | $153.7M | $6.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $153.7M | $6.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $2.5M | $106,913 |
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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.