Western Oklahoma State College: Review & Facts

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Western Oklahoma State College is a small two-year, public school with 1,340 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1926 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Altus, Oklahoma.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Western Oklahoma State College.

Majors
Offered

19

WOSC deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 19 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Agriculture, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Western Oklahoma State College is relatively low at 62% (close to Oklahoma average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

62%

Fair

The graduation rate at WOSC is very low - 22%. Nearly 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at WOSC is reasonably decent: 20:1. Learn more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low, around $7,200 per year. The additional fees at WOSC not covered by tuition are roughly $2,300, which comes to $9,500 per year.

Read the details about Western Oklahoma State College 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

81%

According to recent data, 471 applications were submitted and 381 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Western Oklahoma State College will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Western Oklahoma State College is $20.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Western Oklahoma State College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (580) 477-2000 or check Western Oklahoma State College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Western Oklahoma State College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at WOSC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

WOSC offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, about $2,500 a year.

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

Western Oklahoma State College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Western Oklahoma State College
2801 N Main St
Altus, Oklahoma
73521-1397, USA