It’s never too early to think about how you’ll pay for college. Fortunately, the cost of attending an Oklahoma state college or university is among the lowest in 
the nation.
So before you decide that college is too expensive, remember that many kinds of assistance, or “financial aid,” are available to help you manage the cost. Visit www.OKcollegestart.org to learn about other financial aid options.
2008-2009 Estimated Average Costs for Resident Students at Oklahoma Public Colleges and Universities (30 credit hours)
| Expenses | Research Universities | Regional Universities | Community Colleges | Technical Branches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,739 | $3,143 | $1,938 | $2,520 |
| Mandatory Fees | $2,608 | $1,038 | $746 | $798 |
| Average Academic Service Fees | $691 | $104 | $75 | $174 |
| Room and Board* | $6,389 | $4,419 | $3,818 | $4,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,045 | $1,098 | $1,097 | $1,325 |
| Total | $14,472 | $9,802 | $7,674 | $9,529 |
*Room and board estimates are based on a student living in a traditional dormitory with a roommate and participating in a board (meal) plan. Many institutions offer a wide variety of room and board plans that may be more or less than the average reported above.
- Credit Hour:
- Credit given for attending one lecture hour of class each week for 16 weeks or equivalent. Most college classes are three credit hours, meaning the total meeting time for a week is three hours.
- Tuition:
- Payment that students make to cover costs of their classes.
- Mandatory Fees:
- Fees used to support the institution and support service facilities.
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For more information about preparing for college, visit www.OKcollegestart.org, call the Student Information Hotline at 800.858.1840 (225.9239 in Oklahoma City) or e-mail studentinfo@osrhe.edu.