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Southwestern Oklahoma State is in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Weatherford is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Southwestern Oklahoma State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
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 5,057 students study at Southwestern Oklahoma State (in 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (580) 774-3777
Financial Aid Phone: (580) 774-3786
http://www.swosu.edu
Southwestern Oklahoma State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 211 | elementary school teaching, teacher education and development, school counseling, mental retardation education, educational administration, music teaching, art education, educational assessment and testing, ... |
| Business And Management | 158 | business management, business, accounting, sales and marketing, finance, management science, managerial economics |
| Medicine | 117 | pharmacy, health professions |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | general studies, political science, interdisciplinary studies, history, English, Spanish language, sociology, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 54 | parks and recreation management, occupational therapist assistant, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, school psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 41 | registered nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 37 | various performing arts |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry, physics, physical sciences, geophysics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 26 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech, clinical lab tech, medical assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 25 | social work, family and consumer science, family and human sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer and info science, computer science, computer support, information science, information technology |
| Engineering | 14 | engineering, engineering physics, military technologies |
| Music | 12 | music |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical records admin |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | industrial tech, electromechanical tech |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Design | 4 | design and applied arts |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | interior architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Oklahoma State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 632 | 59 |
| Associate's degree | 103 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 88 | 23 |
| First-professional degree | 75 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Southwestern Oklahoma State had a total enrollment of 5,057 students (4,585 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 93% |
| Texas | 5% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Southwestern Oklahoma State offers campus housing for 1,279 of its 4,585 (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 | 1,356 | 1,285 | 95% | 906 | 71% |
| Men | 589 | 546 | 93% | 409 | 75% |
| Women | 767 | 727 | 95% | 497 | 68% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
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 | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (580) 774-3777
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,456 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,256 |
| Room and board | $ 4,600 |
| Room charge | $ 1,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,890 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,112 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern Oklahoma State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 318100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (580) 774-3786
Southwestern Oklahoma State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $68,126 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $71,820 | 6 | $68,126 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $63,107 | 7 | $61,872 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $54,172 | 14 | $54,425 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $41,142 | 18 | $44,253 |
| Instructor | academic year | 28 | $37,621 | 35 | $37,268 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $49,474 | 74 | $44,541 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 144 | 72 | 216 |
| Football | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 54 | 94 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern Oklahoma State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | 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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing 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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