In or out-of-state tuition

As a state-supported institution, Oklahoma State University is funded in part by state tax revenue, and the state of Oklahoma provides subsidies that cover a higher portion of tuition for residents. Your tuition rate depends on whether you are classified as an Oklahoma resident.

You will be notified in your admission materials whether you have been classified as an in-state or out-of-state student.

Who counts as an in-state student?

For tuition purposes, the policy has specific guidelines on who qualifies as an in-state student. Please check the Registrar's FAQ for information on in-state vs. out-of-state status. 

What if I don't qualify as an in-state student?

Students who live outside Oklahoma, who live here only while attending college, or who otherwise don't meet these resident qualifications are not eligible for the in-state tuition rate. But we do have great scholarships just for out-of-state students that you might be eligible to receive, to help offset the cost of out-of-state tuition.

Scholarships for out-of-state students

Petitions for in-state status

If you feel that your initial classification is incorrect, you can complete the Petition for In-State Status before the final deadlines posted by the registrar's office. Please note that in-state reclassification (and associated in-state tuition) is not granted on a retroactive basis.