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Public, 4-Year
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OK. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$10,234

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

70.9%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

65.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$57,413

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Stillwater, OK. With a competitive tuition profile of $10,234, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 65.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing520 – 630
20025th–75th percentile800
Math510 – 610
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite20 – 27
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

70.9%

Transfer-Out Rate12.3%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$40,936

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.5 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$27,413

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$233,194

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$507,324

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is $20,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
52.2%
47.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
66.5%
Two or more
10.8%
Hispanic
9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.8%
Black
4.2%
Asian
2.1%
International
1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Unknown
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$10,234

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$10,690
$30k - $48k$11,606
$48k - $75k$15,274
$75k+$20,860

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$20,500
Pell Grant Recipients26.0%
Using Federal Loans38.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment64.4%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

83.9%

Success

65.4%

In-State Cost

$10,234

Age 25+ Students

8.8%

Carnegie Class

R1: Doctoral — Very High Research

Working at 6yr

5,358 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Stillwater (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Stillwater (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.