2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oklahoma
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 29 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oklahoma
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Oklahoma Norman Campus the most popular school in Oklahoma for students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5,069 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Oklahoma who attend University of Oklahoma full time pay an average of $9,312 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,116. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Oklahoma accumulate an average of $23,897 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Oklahoma. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the large public school awarded 4,913 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU full time pay an average of $9,244 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,764. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,108 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OSU. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 29 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Oklahoma landed the # 3 spot on the list. UCO is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,442 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Oklahoma who attend UCO full time pay an average of $8,030 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,917. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCO accumulate an average of $25,293 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UCO. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Northeastern State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Oklahoma. Tahlequah, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,476 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Oklahoma who attend NSU full time pay an average of $7,115 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,755. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,435 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
NSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 29 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. SWOSU is a small public school situated in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It awarded 834 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,913 in tuition and fees if they attend SWOSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,023. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,171 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SWOSU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Tulsa came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 794 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at University of Tulsa is $45,138. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,962 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Tulsa. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 0% took at least some of their classes online.
Oral Roberts University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 627 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at ORU is $31,558. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ORU accumulate an average of $25,993 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
ORU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 18% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Durant, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school handed out 618 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $6,930 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,870. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,420 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Southeastern Oklahoma State University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
East Central University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Ada, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 534 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $7,195 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ECU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,555. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,763 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, ECU is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. UOHSC is a small public school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 463 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UOHSC is $8,004. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,769. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UOHSC accumulate an average of $26,372 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
UOHSC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Rogers State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This small public school is located in Claremore, Oklahoma, and it awarded 452 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at RSU is $7,620. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,960. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,470 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Online courses are available at RSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Oklahoma City University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. OCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 443 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend OCU, expect to pay an average of $32,744 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OCU accumulate an average of $27,472 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OCU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southern Nazarene University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. SNU is located in Bethany, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 423 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at SNU is $27,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,470 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
SNU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, Cameron University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cameron University is located in Lawton, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 420 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $6,450 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cameron University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,870. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,122 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cameron University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Oklahoma Baptist University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. OBU is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 343 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
OBU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,050. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,135 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OBU. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 330 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
OC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,090. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,467 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
One thing to take note of is that OC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. NWOSU is a public institution located in Alva, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 314 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NWOSU is $7,883. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,001. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,625 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWOSU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mid-America Christian University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. MACU is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 287 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at MACU is $18,838. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,758 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MACU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. OPSU is a small public school situated in Goodwell, Oklahoma. It awarded 278 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OPSU is $7,490. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,234. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,185 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OPSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
Langston University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Langston University is a public institution located in Langston, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 252 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Langston University is $6,509. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,889. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,768 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Langston University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, Oklahoma Wesleyan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. OKWU or OWU is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It awarded 170 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at OKWU or OWU is $29,498. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,150 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OKWU or OWU does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This very small public school is located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, and it awarded 144 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $8,760 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USAO. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,620. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,362 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that USAO does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school situated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OSU Institute of Technology is $5,774. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,384. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OSU Institute of Technology accumulate an average of $23,777 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OSU Institute of Technology. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Southwestern Christian University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. SCU is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Bethany, Oklahoma. It awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at SCU is $17,524. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
SCU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Spartan College - Tulsa. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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