Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Bulldogs
Southwestern Oklahoma State University logo
Southwestern Oklahoma State University logo
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university in Weatherford, Oklahoma, U.S.A. Southwestern Oklahoma State operates a branch campus in Sayre, Oklahoma. The university was originally named Southwestern Normal School by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature when it was established in 1901.

Southwestern Oklahoma State's athletic teams participate in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference. The team mascot is the bulldog, and the school colors are blue gray and white.

The current president of SWOSU is Dr. John Hays, and the student body president is Greg Franklin of Midwest City, Oklahoma.

SWOSU is one of seven state regional universities in the state of Oklahoma.

Institution Profile Form

Brief Description: Southwestern Oklahoma State University maintains a rich tradition that includes strong academic programs, quality faculty and helpful support staff. Founded in 1901, the SWOSU campus includes 190 acres overlooking the Little Deer Creek Valley and the City of Weatherford, a community of approximately 12,000. Weatherford is located 60 miles west of Oklahoma City on Interstate 40.

General Information: ''''Type of Institution: Regional four-year University Other locations: Sayre Support: State Enrollment (Note to institutions: this is unduplicated headcount): 6,286 Setting (rural, urban, residential, etc.): Rural approximately 60 miles west of Oklahoma City on Interstate 40

Academic Information:Academic emphasis: Arts & Sciences, Behavioral Sciences & Education, Professional and Graduates Studies, Business & Technology, Pharmacy, Associate and Applied Programs Degree programs: Associate in Science Computer Science Criminal Justice General Business General Studies General Studies with Emphasis on American Indian Studies Pre-Nursing

Associate in Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,582
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 96%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 8,256
Students Receiving Aid: 94%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 15
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 81%
Other 10%
African-American 4%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 93%
Out-of-State 7%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 93%
Texas 5%
Nebraska 0%
Missouri 0%
New Mexico 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 28%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Lone Star Conference)
Basketball (Lone Star Conference)
Baseball (Lone Star Conference)
Track (Lone Star Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 3,456 $ 8,256  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,490 $ 6,990  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 750 $ 750  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,781 48%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,720 43%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,627 45%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,072 46%  
Any Aid:
  94%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 95% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 92%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 15.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not 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

Degree Programs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Career Education Majors

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