Tuition for in-state students at Carl Albert State College increased by 10.8% during the 2022-23 academic year, as revealed in the latest report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Oklahoma residents paid $4,230 to attend the two-year public college this year, which is $390 less than the $4,620 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students were charged $8,707 in 2022-23, a 105.8% higher rate than residents. This amount represents a 3% increase from $8,454 in the previous year.
Approximately 96% of the undergraduate student body at the college are Oklahoma residents, while about 3% come from other states.
Data indicates that 93% of full-time undergraduates who enrolled at Carl Albert State College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 278 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $2 million, and 54 students took out loans exceeding $266,277.
Among all undergraduates, 1,271 students received grants or scholarships totaling $8.2 million. Additionally, 256 students borrowed $1.6 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 230 | 68% | $1.4 million | $6,239 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 130 | 39% | $224,000 | $1,723 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 95 | 28% | $322,962 | $3,400 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 278 | 82% | $2 million | $7,129 |
| Federal student loans | 54 | 16% | $266,277 | $4,931 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 54 | 16% | $266,277 | $4,931 |
| Total student aid | 313 | 93% | $2.2 million | $7,182 |
