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Western Oklahoma State College

2801 N Main St, Altus, OK 73521

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Western Oklahoma State College School Description

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 awards the following degrees and other forms of academic recognition to those students who successfully complete the educational program plans approved to be offered at the institution.

Associate in Arts
Students successfully completing an approved two-year program plan with emphasis in a liberal arts subject area will be awarded an Associate in Arts degree.

Associate in Science
Students successfully completing an approved two-year program plan with major emphasis in engineering or the sciences will be awarded the Associate in Science degree.

Associate in Applied Science
Students successfully completing an approved two-year program in technical or occupational education will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree. The general education requirements differ by program. The student is encouraged to consult the program faculty advisor for the general education, specialty, and support and related course requirements.

Certificate Programs
Certain AAS degree programs have state-approved employability certificates which may be awarded to students who have completed 30 semester credit hours in the degree. Programs that have active certificates note the availability of these certificates on the Degree Check sheet pages.

Western Oklahoma State College encourages students to participate in the various student activities and organizations to improve their social development during college years. It is the objective of the institution to provide an activity Hypnotist Day 2008suited to the needs of every student on the campus.

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Western Oklahoma State College

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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.

Degree Plans

WOSC offers three degrees with a total of thirty-five areas of emphasis. They are:

Associates in Arts with an emphasis in:
Art
Early Childhood
English
Liberal Arts
Music
Social Science
Behavioral Science
Associates in Science with an emphasis in:
Agriculture
Aviation
Biology
Business Administration
Business Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Management
Mathematics
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical and Engineering Sciences
Pre-Education
Associates in Applied Science with an emphasis in:
Applied Technology
Diversified Technologies
Airport Management
Aviation Mechanic
Professional Pilot
PC Software Support
PC Hardware/Networking Specialist
Child Development
Criminal Justice
Collegiate Officer Program
Corrections
Emergency Medical Technology
Fire Technology
Nursing
General Office Assistant
Medical Office Assistant
Radiologic Technology

Athletics

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.

History

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.

References Links

  • Western Oklahoma State College official website
  • WOSC athletics home page

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
73%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 3,135
Students Receiving Aid:
83%
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Western Oklahoma State College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Western Oklahoma State College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 73%
Part-Time 27%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 70%
Hispanic 12%
African-American 11%
Other 6%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 89%
Out-of-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 89%
Texas 2%
Massachusetts 0%
New York 0%
Florida 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Western Oklahoma State College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 2,550 $ 3,135  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,616 $ 6,136  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 244 $ 244  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,234 56%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,356 41%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,702 42%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,790 26%  
Any Aid:
   83%  

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