Carl Albert State College

    Poteau, OK, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Distant town
    • Community college

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    Carl Albert State College Cost & Financial Aid

    At Carl Albert State College, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $10,921 a year after grants, against $18,811 for families earning over $110,000.

    Carl Albert State College average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $10,956

    $5,447 below the median for all colleges ($16,403).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$10,921
    $30,001 to $48,000$9,214
    $48,001 to $75,000$10,841
    $75,001 to $110,000$13,299
    Over $110,000$18,811

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    Tuition & fees
    $4,380
    Average net price
    $10,956
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    47.9%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Carl Albert State College cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    21%
    Room and board
    34%
    Books and supplies
    8%
    Other costs
    37%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    Tuition and fees
    $4,380
    Room and board (on campus)
    $6,947
    Books and supplies
    $1,700
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $20,517

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Carl Albert State College

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    10.3%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $10,938
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $124

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Carl Albert State College: the college's own scholarships, programs from OK and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • From Carl Albert State College · Most students can apply

    • OK program · Residents of OK · need-based · GPA 2.5+

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      State · OK

      Oklahoma's Promise

      Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

      Award
      Amount varies
      College tuition at Oklahoma colleges, universities and technology centers; amount depends on the school
      Closes
      Dec 31, 2026
      • Need-based
      • Renewable
    • OK program · Residents of OK · GPA 2.5+

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      State · OK

      Inspired to Teach

      Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

      Award
      Up to $25,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Renewable
    • OK program · Residents of OK · need-based

    • OK program · Residents of OK

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      State · OK

      Academic Scholars Program

      Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • One-time
    • OK program · Residents of OK · need-based

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