Impact
Accessible education across Oklahoma
We reach communities statewide and allow many to get a degree close to home.
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More than 45,000 students enrolled at RUSO universities
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Campuses and satellite locations around the state
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Online degree programs in addition to in-person classes and hands-on learning
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57% of students come from rural communities
Increased lifetime earnings
A college education impacts generational success as well as immediate earnings.
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49% of RUSO students come from a family with an income of less than $40k
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People with college degrees will earn $1.1 million more over their lifetime
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Smaller communities benefit especially from RUSO graduates' higher average income
We fuel Oklahoma's largest industries
RUSO institutions offer positive economic ROI across the state of Oklahoma.
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RUSO's annual economic impact on Oklahoma’s economy is more than $1.3 billion
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The return on investment for RUSO is $9.55 for every $1.00 of state funding
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Nearly 40% of all undergraduate degrees in Oklahoma come from RUSO institutions.
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92% of RUSO graduates are employed in Oklahoma one year after graduation
Affordable and excellent education
Our four-year institutions offer degrees ranging from education, pharmacy, forensic science, optometry and aviation.
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In 2019/2020, the avg. annual cost of attendance for RUSO commuters was $9,101. For campus residents the average cost was $15,047 - significantly lower than the national average.
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Nearly half of RUSO students graduate without college debt. For those who do incur debt, the average is $18,473, which is $11,400 less than national average.