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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

17th Street and Grand Avenue, Chickasha, OK 73018

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma School Description

USAO is a liberal arts, bachelor degree-granting institution within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. The primary mission of USAO is to provide programs of instruction that combine liberal and career learning through a required core of general education consisting of team-taught, integrated, Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS). General education courses extend throughout the four-year degree program and are designed to complement and enrich the student's professional preparation. The IDS courses show students the relationships between the academic disciplines and different fields of knowledge. Ultimately, education at USAO prepares students for effective living in a global world of change and for functioning as productive members of society, actively contributing to the general good as well as their own advancement.

Celebrating a century of service as Oklahoma's only public liberal arts college, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma – nationally ranked for quality and value – is a recognized leader and innovator in interdisciplinary studies.

Like the best private liberal arts colleges, USAO offers small classes, award-winning faculty committed to teaching (91 percent have the terminal degree), and a campus culture that fosters close faculty-student interaction and undergraduate research opportunities. USAO dedicates itself to educating the whole student, encourages personal development through public service, and offers nationally ranked teams in five sports.

The college was founded in 1908 as a women's institution, the first college created by Oklahoma's first legislature. USAO is one of only seven state institutions with similar missions ever created in the United States. Other than the University of Oklahoma, USAO has the oldest original mission of any state college or university in Oklahoma. Located in Chickasha, USAO is the only Oklahoma college to be named a National Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

Much of campus life goes on outside the classroom. That’s not to say that USAO puts the classroom experience anywhere but first in importance. It simply means that the total university experience cannot be realized through academic involvement alone. If a university education can be seen as rehearsal for one’s future, then such rehearsal must include a large amount of experience with other human beings.

Chickasha is a great place for the campus, a short drive (40 minutes) from metro shopping and arts events, but with all the security, affordability and charm of a small community. You'll find here one of the most enriching college experiences in the Southwest. It's a great place to spend the next few years!

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, or USAO, is the only public college with a strictly liberal arts-based curriculum in Oklahoma. USAO is located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.

Mission

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is the state's public liberal arts college. Its mission is to provide the public with a distinctive and accessible liberal arts and sciences education. In combining an interdisciplinary core curriculum with superior instruction in major fields of study, USAO aims to provide a thorough education that prepares students for meaningful, purposeful lives. Link to Mission Statement on USAO website.Link to Mission Statement on USAO website.

Objectives

USAO has adopted the following set of objectives consistent with its mission and the functions assigned by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education:

  • To provide an outstanding general education program for the State of Oklahoma with strong offerings in the liberal arts and sciences. This program will feature interdisciplinary team-teaching and will extend throughout the undergraduate experience.
  • To offer programs of study approved by the State Regents for Higher Education, culminating in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.
  • To offer a limited number of career, professional, and specialized degree programs which would be especially strengthened when combined with an interdisciplinary, liberal arts foundation.
  • To provide a learning environment suited to the needs of academically and artistically talented students while offering students the advantages of an interdisciplinary, liberal arts program.
  • To assemble a faculty whose interests, knowledge, and experiences transcend their specialized fields of graduate study and who are dedicated to liberal arts education.
  • To operate on a flexible trimester plan which will permit some students to complete a baccalaureate degree in three years and allow all students to progress in their academic programs at a rate which they desire.
  • To foster scholarly activities appropriate to the nature and the needs of the university.
  • To provide cultural, educational, and professional opportunities and services which enrich the university and the community.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
USAO

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,431
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 7,704
Students Receiving Aid:
94%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 15
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Women 62%
Men 38%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 73%
Other 21%
African-American 4%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 94%
Out-of-State 6%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 94%
Texas 2%
Ohio 0%
Iowa 0%
Illinois 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 42%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Sooner Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Sooner Athletic Conference)

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,240 $ 7,704  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,304 $ 6,768  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 936 $ 936  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,151 38%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,319 39%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,753 70%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,882 48%  
Any Aid:
   94%  

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 94% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 84%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 15.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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