Rogers State University is a regional four-year university in northeastern Oklahoma recognized for its high-quality academic programs, nurturing scholastic atmosphere, distance learning options, and high-technology learning environment.
School Highlights
Rogers State University serves 3,917 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 3,917 students
In-state tuition: $5,725
Out-state tuition: $12,766
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 48%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Rogers State University has grown by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Rogers State University diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,917 students
1,473 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
2,314 students
663 students
# Part-Time Students
1,603 students
1,058 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
377 students
236 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,222 students
610 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
92 students
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,553 students
972 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
50 students
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
830 students
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
19%
8%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
52%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
8%
% Two or more races
12%
10%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5629%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2508%
0.1525%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,725 is more than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,766 is more than the state average of $7,963. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,725
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,766
$7,963
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,753
$5,889
Acceptance Rate
77%
55%
SAT Reading
n/a
387
SAT Math
n/a
475
ACT Total Avg.
59
53
ACT Composite
20
18
ACT English
20
17
ACT Math
19
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
RSU was founded in 1909 – just two years after Oklahoma was granted
statehood. The university was officially established as Eastern
University Preparatory School in Claremore by the Oklahoma
Legislature in its second session. The mission of the Eastern
University Preparatory School was to prepare the sons and daughters
of Native Americans, farmers, and ranchers for entry into the
colleges and universities of Oklahoma. Rogers State University is
recognized for its quality academic programs, distance learning
options, and high-technology learning environment with campuses in
Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor. RSU is a national pioneer and
leader in distance education. RSU was the first university in
Oklahoma to offer bachelor's and associate's degrees entirely via
the Internet. RSU offers a variety of bachelor's and associate's
degrees to assist our students in achieving their personal and
professional goals. RSU offers Bachelor's Degrees in Applied
Technology, Biology (Options in Environmental Conservation and
Medical and Molecular), Business Administration (Options in
Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, and Management),
Business Information Technology (Options in Computer Network
Administration and Software Development and Multimedia),
Communications (Options in Corporate Communications and Radio and
Television), Justice Administration (Option in Law Enforcement),
Liberal Arts, and Social Science (Options in History and Political
Science and Psychology and Sociology). RSU also offers a wide
variety of Associate's Degrees including Art, Business, Education,
and Nursing. Rogers State University is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools (NCA). RSU is a member of the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 3,917 students
In-state tuition: $5,725
Out-state tuition: $12,766
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 48%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
