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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public, liberal arts university located in Chickasha, Oklahoma. The name of the university is abbreviated as USAO. Established as the Oklahoma Industrial Institute and College for Girls in 1908, the university was given its current name in 1974. USAO offers bachelor’s degrees in arts, sciences and fine arts. Some of the subject areas are economics, political science, communication, drama, physics, natural science, health, education, mathematics, history and sociology.
USAO participates in the Sooner Athletic Conference, and the athletic teams of the university go by the nickname of the Drovers. Students are offered a comprehensive athletic program and they participate in sports such as softball, soccer, basketball and baseball. The mascot of the university is a Drover. Financial aid is provided to eligible candidates at USAO. Scholarships such as Talent Plus, the University Scholarship, the Academic Scholarship and other grants, loans and work programs are also available.
The main campus of USAO is in Chickasha, OK (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. USAO offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, fine arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
USAO does not accept everyone who applies.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, USAO had 1,256 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Sooner Athletic Conference for major sports.
USAO offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is the state's public liberal arts college. Its mission is to provide the public with a distinctive and accessible liberal arts and sciences education. In combining an interdisciplinary core curriculum with superior instruction in major fields of study, USAO aims to provide a thorough education that prepares students for meaningful, purposeful lives."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma
17th Street and Grand Avenue
Chickasha, OK 73018-5322
General Phone: (405) 224-3140
http://www.usao.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 51 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | English, political science, history, sociology, Native American studies, economics |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, education of hearing impaired, early childhood education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | health and physical education |
| Science | 17 | natural sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts studies |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for USAO in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 219 | 23 |
In 2007, USAO had a total enrollment of 1,256 students (1,084 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 19% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 92% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
USAO offers campus housing for 504 of its 1,084 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chickasha, 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 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 348 | 326 | 94% | 225 | 69% |
| Men | 127 | 114 | 90% | 86 | 75% |
| Women | 221 | 212 | 96% | 139 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| 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 | $ 3,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,704 |
| Room and board | $ 4,690 |
| Room charge | $ 2,380 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,760 |
Financial Aid:
USAO participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316700)
USAO has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $66,056 | 6 | $59,329 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $54,743 | 7 | $53,511 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $46,317 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $40,707 | 10 | $41,285 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $38,365 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $47,686 | 24 | $44,683 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| Basketball | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 11 | 13 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets USAO Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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