We understand attending college is a big investment. Not only does OU assist students financially through scholarships and financial aid, but OU offers students flat-rate tuition. Students can take up to 21 hours per semester without paying additional tuition, helping them stay on track to graduate in four years. The rate is based on OU's current 15 credit hour rate of tuition and hourly mandatory fees. The costs shown below are for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| Average Direct Cost Estimate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $12,788 |
| Housing & Food | $11,324 |
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
| Total Average Direct Cost Estimate for Residents | $24,912 |
| Average Indirect Cost Estimate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $4,238 |
| Transportation | $2,324 |
| Loan Fees | $71 |
| Total Average Indirect Cost Estimate for Residents | $6,633 |
| Total Average Cost Estimates for Residents (Direct & Indirect) | $31,545 |
All dollar amounts are listed by academic year (fall + spring semesters). Divide by two to arrive at the per semester amount.
| Average Direct Cost Estimate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $28,169 |
| Housing & Food | $11,324 |
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
| Total Average Direct Cost Estimate for Non-Residents | $40,293 |
| Average Indirect Cost Estimate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $4,238 |
| Transportation | $2,324 |
| Loan Fees | $71 |
| Total Average Indirect Cost Estimate for Non-Residents | $6,633 |
| Total Average Cost Estimates for Non-Residents (Direct & Indirect) | $46,926 |
All dollar amounts are listed by academic year (fall + spring semesters). Divide by two to arrive at the per semester amount.
| Estimated Expenses | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $28,500* | |
| Housing & Meals | $12,824 | |
| Books | $800 | |
| Medical Insurance | $2,078 | |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 | |
| International Total | $45,702 | |
*Aviation-Flying Track and Management Track students have an estimated, additional tuition and fees cost of $12,500 per year.
*Undergraduate students in architecture, art, engineering, computer science, or petroleum engineering have an estimated, additional, one-time laptop computer cost of $2,000.
| Expenses | Resident Cost
| Non-Resident Cost
|
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees - 18 credit hours | $6,946
| $16,831
|
| Room & Board | $11,036
| $11,036
|
| Books | $396
| $396
|
| Total | $18,378
| $28,263
|
| Graduate Majors | Tuition & Fees | Total** |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Ph.D., Interior Design, Construction Management (18 HRS) | $20,601 | $35,487 |
| Master of Science in Architecture (21 HRS) | $23,743 | $38,629 |
| Regional and City Planning (24 HRS) | $27,085 | $41,971 |
| Landscape Architecture (28 HRS) | $31,541 | $46,427 |
| Master of Architecture (30 HRS) | $33,769 | $48,655 |
| Arts & Sciences (18 HRS) | $19,966 | $34,852 |
| Atmospheric & Geographic Science (18 HRS) | $20,378 | $35,264 |
| Business (18 HRS, except MBA) | $20,112 | $34,998 |
| Master of Business Administration (33 HRS) | $39,581 | $54,467 |
| Master of Accountancy (18 HRS) | $21,901 | $36,787 |
| Earth & Energy, including Petroleum Engineering (18 HRS) | $20,468 | $35,354 |
| Education (18 HRS) | $20,060 | $34,946 |
| Engineering & Computer Science (18 HRS) | $20,549 | $35,435 |
| International Studies (18 HRS) | $20,171 | $35,057 |
| Journalism (18 HRS) | $20,877 | $35,763 |
| Fine Arts (18 HRS) | $20,279 | $35,165 |
| Art (major code M060) (30 HRS) | $33,565 | $48,451 |
| Energy Executive MBA | $77,400 | $77,400 |
**includes tuition/fees and living expenses.
| Additional Expenses for Dependents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spouse | $4,320 | |
| Children (per child) | $2,880 | |
| Graduate Living Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room & Board (calendar year) | $12,000 |
| Books & Supplies | $396 |
| Medical Insurance (Plan I, minimum coverage, calendar year) | $1,740 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses (calendar year) | $750 |
To view the law programs tuition and fees for residents and non-residents, click here.
| International Law Students | Tuition & Fees | Total** |
|---|---|---|
| Law (31HRS) | $31,900 | $46,500 |
| LLM (24HRS) | $34,800 | $49,400 |
| Master of Legal Studies (18HRS) | $18,700 | $33,300 |
| International Law Student Living Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room & Board | $11,050 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,140 |
| Medical Insurance (Plan I, minimum coverage, calendar year) | $1,640 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses (calendar year) | $750 |
*This estimate includes 30 credit hours, per hour fees, and per semester fees. A number of public institutions report annual cost based on minimum full-time enrollment (24 credit hours). Mandatory fees include: academic facility and life safety, special event, activity, assessment, network connectivity, student facility, library, security services, transit, health, cultural, records, and academic advising fees. Note: All costs subject to change. Mandatory fees listed above do not include college or course-specific fees. There are additional college specific technology and enrichment fees in many courses.
ALL COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
For more information, visit ou.edu/flat-rate.
See OU Office of the Bursar Required Tuition and Fees for detailed information.
Our net price calculator will help undergraduate students and their families estimate eligibility for financial aid.
