Best colleges under $20,000 a year in Oklahoma
The highest-rated colleges whose average yearly price after grants is under $20,000.
Best colleges under $20,000 a year in Oklahoma3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Oklahoma.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- Net price (average yearly cost after grants) under $20,000 from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK · Public#2 in Oklahoma
- Net price $15,300 a year
- 75% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tulsa | About $15,000 | $21,500 | $61,408 | 72% |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | About $15,000 | $20,654 | $63,126 | 75% |
| Oklahoma State University | About $17,000 | $20,500 | $57,413 | 68% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.