Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
PublicStillwater, OK
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, in Stillwater, OK, is a public very large school, enrolling around 21,773 students. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 75%. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $101,279/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $16,257 more per year in tuition and fees (2.7x the in-state rate).
Some colleges and courses add their own fees.
Tuition & fees are Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Oklahoma State University-Main Campus weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in Stillwater, OK admits approximately 75% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus typically score between 1040–1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus typically score between 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Oklahoma State University-Main Campus cost?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,290 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Oklahoma State University-Main Campus offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
For 2026-27, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's tuition and required fees are $25,938 for out-of-state students and $9,681 for in-state students -- $16,257 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Oklahoma State University-Main Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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