Recognized for Affordability

Quality education at a great price

Higher education is a powerful economic driver for the state of Oklahoma.

That’s why Oklahoma State University continues to provide excellent value at a great price and is named to a variety of national lists for its value. Tuition and fees are 69 percent of the national average for land-grant universities; cost of attendance is 78 percent of the national average.

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15Years of best value rankings

OSU has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Best College Value list 15 times since 2000.

No. 1best value public university in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University claimed the top spot in Oklahoma for a public university in the category of Best Value schools, ranking 172nd, improving six spots from the previous year in the latest “U.S News and World Report’s” Best College Rankings list.

Graduate with less debt

Nearly 50 percent of OSU students graduate with no debt. The median amount of debt for OSU graduates is $20,500, well below the national average and the lowest in the Big 12.

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Awards and Rankings

2023

OSU ranked Best Value public university in Oklahoma by 'US News and World Report'

2021

2020

Top 10 most affordable online MBA programs

2017

2016

2015

Nationally recognized

We're more than proud of the recognition OSU has received from organizations all across the nation.

University rankings

A top-tier university

From being named a top public university to being known as America's Healthiest Campus, OSU's awards and rankings showcase our academic distinctions, campus culture and value. Learn more about each area in the rankings pages below.

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