USAO 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,040

Cost of attendance at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 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

$18,900

Cost of attendance at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 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 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was $9,573. 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 USAO

USAO net price calculator

$9,573

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 USAO 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	$9,573	$937 (11%)	$7,754	$5,591	$11,981	$15,070	$11,666
2021	$8,636	$162 (2%)	$6,310	$6,820	$9,715	$13,438	$12,104
2020	$8,798	$69	$5,506	$7,432	$8,693	$13,793	$14,835
2019	$8,729	$1,259 (17%)	$6,947	$4,747	$10,533	$9,494	$13,300
2018	$7,470	$751 (9%)	$4,632	$5,023	$7,390	$11,380	$12,557
2017	$8,221	$881 (12%)	$8,006	$4,065	$10,246	$10,506	$12,421
2016	$7,340	$532 (8%)	$7,496	$2,527	$7,241	$10,469	$9,069
2015	$6,808	$1,102 (14%)	$5,401	$4,129	$6,947	$9,314	$10,630
2014	$7,910	--	$5,027	$6,791	$7,416	$11,549	$14,140

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma'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	$20,580	$688 (3%)	$8,040	$11,340	$1,200
2021	$21,268	No change	$8,040	$12,028	$1,200
2020	$21,268	$360 (2%)	$8,040	$12,028	$1,200
2019	$20,908	$936 (5%)	$7,680	$12,028	$1,200
2018	$19,972	$232 (1%)	$7,200	$11,572	$1,200
2017	$19,740	$550 (3%)	$7,200	$11,340	$1,200
2016	$19,190	$726 (4%)	$6,570	$11,420	$1,200
2015	$18,464	$634 (4%)	$6,270	$10,994	$1,200
2014	$17,830	$70	$5,790	$10,840	$1,200
2013	$17,900	--	$4,320	$12,380	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does USAO provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 536 dormitories available to its students at $3,170 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at USAO is $352 per month.
Does USAO provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at USAO for one academic year is $3,400, which works out to $378 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: USAO estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, USAO 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: $3,930

If living off-campus, with family: $3,930

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,930
How much is USAO application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: USAO offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$213	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$575	Not Available

Housing and Meal

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 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 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,400	$3,170	N/A	536
2021	$3,010	$3,020	N/A	536
2020	$3,010	$3,020	N/A	536
2019	$3,010	$3,020	N/A	536
2018	$3,010	$3,020	N/A	506
2017	$2,950	$2,930	N/A	506
2016	$2,710	$2,760	N/A	492

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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