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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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  • 4 Year
  • WEATHERFORD, OK

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade A

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Southwestern Oklahoma State is an above-average public university located in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,092 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Southwestern Oklahoma State acceptance rate is 77%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Health Service Preparatory Studies. Graduating 39% of students, Southwestern Oklahoma State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,000.

About

100 CAMPUS DR
WEATHERFORD, OK 73096
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great American Conference

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Southwestern Oklahoma State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$13,699 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,539 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 31 responses
76%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 38 responses
68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 38 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
2
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    47%
  • On Campus
    22%
  • Online
    31%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,092 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
849
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 31 responses
  • The Focus is You.
    26%
  • Country
    23%
  • Unique
    19%
  • Average
    13%
  • Simple
    10%
  • Outgoing
    3%
  • Stressed
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 49 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 53 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 31 responses
  • Friendly
    45%
  • Home-like
    19%
  • Home away from home
    16%
  • AWESOME
    10%
  • Underrated
    10%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
39%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 23 responses

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