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Oklahoma Wesleyan University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Bartlesville, OK · 673 students

The verdict

Oklahoma Wesleyan University charges a net price of $28,358/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $113,432. Graduates earn a median $59,841 ten years after entry, $11,481/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 9.9 years — a 20-year net return of $116,188, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University's 9.9-year payback ranks #787 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 39% of them, and #4 of 53 in Oklahoma.

Better ROI than 39% of US colleges#787 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$28,358
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$59,841
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
9.9 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
66%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Oklahoma Wesleyan University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$28,358/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$113,432our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$59,841Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$11,481/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$24,813Scorecard, 2026
Payback9.9 yrsour math
20-year net return$116,188our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Oklahoma Wesleyan University's own numbers. Net price $28,358 × 4 years = $113,432 total. Median earnings $59,841 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $11,481 a year of premium. $113,432 ÷ $11,481 = 9.9 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $116,188. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Oklahoma Wesleyan University students graduate with?

A median $24,813 in federal loans among completers, or 41% of the $59,841 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Oklahoma Wesleyan University students graduate?

35% finish their degree — 65% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $113,432 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $324,091 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Oklahoma Wesleyan University expensive compared with other Oklahoma colleges?

Its $28,358 net price runs $15,648 above the $12,710 median across the 53 Oklahoma colleges we profile, or $62,592 more across the full degree.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University: frequently asked questions

Is Oklahoma Wesleyan University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Oklahoma Wesleyan University charges $28,358/yr after aid ($113,432 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $59,841 ten years out — $11,481/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 9.9 years and returns $116,188 net over 20 years, a solid payback.
How long does a Oklahoma Wesleyan University degree take to pay off?
About 9.9 years. We divide the $113,432 four-year net cost by the $11,481/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Oklahoma Wesleyan University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $28,358/yr — about $113,432 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Oklahoma Wesleyan University compare to other Oklahoma colleges?
It ranks #4 of 53 Oklahoma colleges we track by payback. Its $59,841 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $28,358 net price is above the national median of $16,902.