However, a significant expense for most college students is the cost of classes. Students pay tuition to cover costs such as professors' salaries, classroom and laboratory equipment, classroom maintenance and utility costs. Tuition at Oklahoma state colleges and universities is considerably lower than average tuition at similar institutions in other states.
Students also pay special fees in addition to tuition.
Special fees include library fees, computer use fees, student activity fees and assessment fees. The chart below provides an estimate of college costs for an undergraduate student carrying 15 hours per semester at a state college or university during the 2000-2001 school year. Though subject to change, the costs can serve as a base for estimating college expenses.