Rogers State University
Claremore, OK 74017-3252
About Rogers State University
Rogers State University is a public research university in Claremore, Oklahoma, serving roughly 2,657 students. Rogers State University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $7,750 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,166 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Rogers State University charges 41% above the national public median tuition ($7,750).
- Versus the Oklahoma median, sticker tuition is 2% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 28.96%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,166.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Rogers State University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 605% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers State University | $7,750 | $15,314 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Oklahoma (state median) | $7,921 | $10,956 | 42 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Rogers State University really?
Key findings
- Rogers State University charges 41% above the national public median tuition ($7,750).
- Versus the Oklahoma median, sticker tuition is 2% below.
Rogers State University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,750
Finding Rogers State University charges 41% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,750. That is 41% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Oklahoma median ($7,921), sticker tuition is 2% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 35% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Rogers State University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Rogers State University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Rogers State University is $15,314.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $15,314 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,358 above the Oklahoma median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $343 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Rogers State University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Rogers State University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Rogers State University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$7,750
Out-of-state tuition
$16,410
Avg. net price
$15,314
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $13,714 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,130 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,125 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,978 |
| $110,001+ | $19,675 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $31,000. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Rogers State University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General140
- Social Sciences, General59
- Nursing Science46
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General35
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other34
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Rogers State University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Rogers State University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Rogers State University.
Campus
Location
Claremore, OK
City / state
- ZIP
- 74017-3252
- NCES locale
- Town fringe
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 2% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
2,657
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,911
- Graduate
- 137
- Full-time share
- 79%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 40.14%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Rogers State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Rogers State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Rogers State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,349 | $12,005 | $12,256 |
| 2014 | $5,725 | $12,766 | $12,406 |
| 2015 | $6,009 | $13,299 | $13,346 |
| 2016 | $6,540 | $14,460 | $12,632 |
| 2017 | $6,870 | $15,210 | $13,839 |
| 2018 | $7,200 | $15,540 | $14,188 |
| 2019 | $7,470 | $15,810 | $16,087 |
| 2020 | $7,470 | $15,810 | $13,778 |
| 2021 | $7,620 | $15,960 | $13,361 |
| 2022 | $7,252 | $15,036 | $13,446 |
| 2023 | $7,392 | $15,176 | $13,953 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Rogers State University reported total enrollment of about 2,657 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (17.3%), and Two or More Races (10.7%). About 40.14% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Rogers State University in 2024 is 2,657 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,911 students. Graduate enrollment is about 137 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
19.29% 100% Completion Time
28.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.29% of students graduating from Rogers State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 41% male / 59% female
- Social Sciences, General: 15% male / 85% female
- Nursing Science: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Rogers State University graduates earn a median of $43,166 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Rogers State University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $43,166. Median federal loan debt: $20,500. Average net price used in cost models: $15,314.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Rogers State University graduates report median earnings of $43,166 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Rogers State University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Rogers State University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Rogers State University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Rogers State University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$18.1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Oklahoma median near the median ($18.4M)
- Southwest median 0.78× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 0.69× the median ($26.4M)
- Oklahoma median 0.77× the median ($9,743)
- Southwest median 0.74× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 0.62× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 42.9%
- Oklahoma median 20.6 pp below median (63.5%)
- Southwest median 16.8 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 15.0 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,427
- Oklahoma median near the median ($6,142)
- Southwest median 0.91× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.84× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,581
- Oklahoma median 0.77× the median ($7,250)
- Southwest median near the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.77× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Rogers State University at a glance
Rogers State University
Rogers State University is a public institution in Claremore, OK, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralSocial Sciences, GeneralNursing Science
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian51.5%American Indian or Alaska Native17.3%Two or More Races10.7%
Schools near Rogers State University
Other campuses in Claremore, OK when available, plus nearby institutions in Oklahoma.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Oklahoma, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rogers State University located?
Rogers State University is located in Claremore, OK.
What is Rogers State University's tuition?
Rogers State University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,750 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $15,314 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Rogers State University cost?
Reported tuition is $7,750 and average net price is $15,314 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,882 annually.
What explains Rogers State University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($15,314), completion (29.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($43,166). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Rogers State University?
Rogers State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,911 students, White (51.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (17.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Rogers State University?
About 42.6% of students at Rogers State University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Rogers State University earn?
Median earnings are $39,324 six years after entry and $43,166 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Rogers State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Rogers State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is Rogers State University public or private?
Rogers State University is a public institution located in Claremore, OK.
Is Rogers State University an HBCU?
No. Rogers State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Rogers State University a tribal college?
No. Rogers State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.