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Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university located in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It was established in 1901 as the Southwestern Normal School. SWOSU operates a branch campus in Sayre, Oklahoma. SWOSU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is one of seven state regional universities in Oklahoma. The university is organized into the following academic units:
SWOSU’s athletic teams participate in the NCAA Division II's Lone Star Conference. Its official mascot is the Bulldog.
Southwestern Oklahoma State is in Weatherford, OK. Weatherford is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Southwestern Oklahoma State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medicine, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Southwestern Oklahoma State are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,989 students study at Southwestern Oklahoma State (in 2007-2008).
Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Lone Star Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
100 Campus Dr
Weatherford, OK 73096-3098
General Phone: (580) 772-6611
http://www.swosu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 299 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, teacher education and development, music teaching, mental retardation education, English teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 169 | business management, business |
| Medicine | 130 | pharmacy, health professions |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 81 | parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, occupational therapist assistant, exercise science |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | general studies, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, English, Spanish language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 38 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 36 | various performing arts |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 22 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, medical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | social work |
| Science | 20 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering, engineering physics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | industrial tech |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical records admin |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Design | 4 | design and applied arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Oklahoma State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 588 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 214 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 100 | 8 |
| First-professional degree | 85 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southwestern Oklahoma State had a total enrollment of 4,989 students (4,561 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 91% |
| Texas | 5% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Southwestern Oklahoma State offers campus housing for 1,279 of its 4,561 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Weatherford, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,359 | 1,227 | 90% | 950 | 77% |
| Men | 575 | 520 | 90% | 420 | 81% |
| Women | 784 | 707 | 90% | 530 | 75% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,536 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,164 |
| Room and board | $ 4,065 |
| Room charge | $ 1,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,230 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,744 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern Oklahoma State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 318100)
Southwestern Oklahoma State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 41 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $94,914 | 4 | $89,970 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $84,979 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $91,150 | 7 | $87,831 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $73,487 | 9 | $72,669 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $60,083 | 13 | $57,509 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $48,152 | 20 | $48,134 |
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $43,559 | 40 | $42,144 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 102 | $55,411 | 82 | $49,391 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 23 | 53 |
| Football | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Basketball | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Track | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 16 | 30 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern Oklahoma State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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