According to the most recent data, tuition costs at the Southwest Technology Center did not change for the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the public institution paid $3,803 for tuition during both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.
The entire undergraduate student body at the school consists of residents of Oklahoma.
Data indicates that 64% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Southwest Technology Center in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 90 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $394,948.
Across all undergraduate students, 90 individuals benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $401,593.
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 | 76 | 47% | $381,658 | $5,022 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 15 | 9% | $6,645 | $443 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 19 | 12% | $6,645 | $350 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 90 | 56% | $394,948 | $4,388 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total student aid | 103 | 64% | $394,948 | $3,834 |
