Southwestern Oklahoma State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,780 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1901 and is the only college located in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Majors
Offered
56
Southwestern Oklahoma State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Management, Pharmacy, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is relatively low at 68% (close to Oklahoma average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is low: 47%. Around 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is reasonably decent: 18:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is slightly high - around $13,700 per year. The additional fees at Southwestern Oklahoma State University not covered by tuition are around $1,600, which comes to $15,300 annually.

Read the details about Southwestern Oklahoma State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
77%
Doable
According to government data, 2,571 applications were submitted and 1,974 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,100
Low
Southwestern Oklahoma State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $3,100 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Southwestern Oklahoma State University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
100 Campus Dr
Weatherford, Oklahoma
73096-3001, USA
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