| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
Western Oklahoma State College is committed to providing exemplary educational opportunities to meet the needs of the individual and the community in an increasingly global society.
Western Oklahoma State College, formerly known as Altus Junior College, is a community college located in Altus, Oklahoma. In 2004 it graduated 272 with associate degrees. Of its 1500 undergraduates, 58 percent are female and 42 percent are male as of 2003. The ethnic composition of the students is 2003 was 74 percent white, 11 percent Hispanic, 10 percent black, 4 percent American Indian/Alaskan, and 2 percent Asian/Pacific Islander.
WOSC offers three degrees with a total of thirty-five areas of emphasis. They are:
WOSC is involved in intercollegiate sports such as men's basketball, women's basketball, softball, baseball, rodeo, cheerleading, and golf. It also offers intramural sports including American football.
Western Oklahoma State College was founded in 1926 under the name Altus Junior College. In 1974 state legislature changed its name to the present Western Oklahoma State College.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,320 | $ 3,135 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,360 | $ 5,704 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 244 | $ 244 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,337 | 63% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,164 | 39% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,442 | 38% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,488 | 30% | |
Any Aid: |
92% |
