Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Oklahoma
32 accredited institutions in Oklahoma offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
32
Colleges
9,081
Graduates/yr
23
Public
Associate's
Top Degree
Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Oklahoma
1
PublicAssociate's
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City
1,731
Graduates/yr
$3,025
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa
1,128
Graduates/yr
$2,976
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicBachelor's
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater
816
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$5,417
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman
603
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$5,070
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond
585
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$7,284
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Rose State College
Midwest City
483
Graduates/yr
$3,778
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Connors State College
Warner
411
Graduates/yr
$2,400
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa
399
Graduates/yr
$3,681
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicBachelor's
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah
291
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$6,623
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant
273
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Redlands Community College
El Reno
249
Graduates/yr
$4,645
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami
237
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Langston University
Langston
228
Graduates/yr
$4,518
In-State Tuition
19%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicAssociate's
Murray State College
Tishomingo
225
Graduates/yr
$4,830
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Seminole State College
Seminole
198
Graduates/yr
$3,210
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus
180
Graduates/yr
$2,996
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Carl Albert State College
Poteau
156
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton
153
Graduates/yr
$3,463
In-State Tuition
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19
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond
135
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$24,550
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$18,127
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicAssociate's
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell
114
Graduates/yr
$3,960
In-State Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa
72
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$32,500
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$17,554
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany
72
Graduates/yr
$28,000
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$18,260
Net Price <$30K
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23
PublicAssociate's
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford
69
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$6,969
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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24
PublicBachelor's
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva
69
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$5,448
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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25
PublicBachelor's
Cameron University
Lawton
66
Graduates/yr
$5,220
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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26
PublicBachelor's
Rogers State University
Claremore
42
Graduates/yr
$4,676
In-State Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
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27
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville
33
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$29,698
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$24,459
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City
24
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$29,836
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$16,922
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Randall University
Moore
18
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$12,060
Tuition
17%
Grad Rate
$18,207
Net Price <$30K
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southwestern Christian University
Bethany
12
Graduates/yr
$16,323
Tuition
13%
Grad Rate
$15,910
Net Price <$30K
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Tulsa
Tulsa
6
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$46,932
Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
$24,536
Net Price <$30K
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bacone College
Muskogee
3
Graduates/yr
$12,000
Tuition
2%
Grad Rate
$16,560
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Liberal Arts in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 32 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 9,081 graduates annually. Of these, 23 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Oklahoma residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.