2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$14,603

Net Price

68%

Admitted

37%

Enrolled

66%

Graduation Rate

18/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 24,577. In 2021, there were 254 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Oklahoma and ranks #173 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

254

Total Enrollment

24,577

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

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#1

Oklahoma Rank

Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ranks #1.

#173

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ranks #173.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology and General Psychology. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology and School Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPhD
Counseling and Applied Psychology1015
Counseling Psychology9
Educational Psychology10
General Psychology184911
School Psychology6
Total Graduates1842941
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Counseling Psychology (COPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 16,934 students applied to the Oklahoma State University-Main Campus. The university admitted 68% and 37% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Oklahoma universities is 4,154. On average, all Oklahoma institutions admit 74% and 35% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 83%. Compared to all Oklahoma four or more years colleges, the percentage is 64%.

The overall graduation rate for Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is 66%, compared to 43% for all Oklahoma universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 20%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare OSU to Oklahoma Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Oklahoma State University-Main Campus to the average of all Oklahoma four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

OSU

16,934

Applicants

68%

Percent Admitted

37%

Percent Enrolled

83%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

OK Colleges

4,154

Applicants

74%

Percent Admitted

35%

Percent Enrolled

64%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

43%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 1,391 or 88% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 181 or 12% part-time faculty members employed at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,280 or 81%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

OSU

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

88%

Percent Full-Time

12%

Percent Part-Time

81%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

OK Colleges

17 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

53%

Percent Full-Time

47%

Percent Part-Time

52%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $5,417, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,140.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $5,611 and the average cost for graduate fees is $3,061.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Oklahoma State University-Main Campus2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$9,646
On-Campus Living Expenses$4,740
Total Living Expenses$14,386
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$5,417
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,140
Total Undergraduate Expenses$20,943
In-State, Graduate Tuition$5,611
In-State, Graduate Fees$3,061
Total Graduate Expenses$8,672
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is $14,603. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Oklahoma State University-Main Campus presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$8,609$6,513
$30,001 – $48,000$8,990$7,932
$48,001 – $75,000$14,127$12,675
$75,001 – $110,000$18,322$18,101
$110,001 and more$20,939$20,529
US Department of Education

Compare Oklahoma State University-Main Campus to all Oklahoma universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

OSU

$20,943

Cost to Attend

$9,760

Average Financial Aid

93%

Percent Receiving Aid

$14,603

Net Price

OK Colleges

$24,307

Cost to Attend

$9,679

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,740

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,553 or 93%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 16,437 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $9,760.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid16,437$9,760
Pell Grants5,493$4,865
Federal Student Loans7,828$6,472
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Oklahoma State University-Main Campus to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

OSU

16,437

Grant or Scholarship Aid

55%

Grants or Scholarships

5,493

Number of Pell Grants

18%

Pell Grants

7,828

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

OK Colleges

3,444

Grant or Scholarship Aid

54%

Grants or Scholarships

1,489

Number of Pell Grants

23%

Pell Grants

1,483

Federal Student Loans

23%

Federal Student Loans

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