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Western Oklahoma State College is found in Altus, Oklahoma. Altus is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Western Oklahoma State College.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Admission to Western Oklahoma State College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,061 in 2005 at Western Oklahoma State College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at Western Oklahoma State College attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Western Oklahoma State College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Oklahoma State College
2801 N Main St
Altus, OK 73521-1397
General Phone: 58047720000
Admissions Phone: (580) 477-7722
Financial Aid Phone: (580) 477-7709
http://www.wosc.edu
Western Oklahoma State College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 165 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, speech and rhetoric, foreign language and literature, social services, humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and police, fire protection, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | child development, family and consumer science |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | architectural drafting, computer systems tech, aerospace engineering tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 10 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech |
| Transportation | 3 | aviation operations |
| Business And Management | 3 | accounting technology, accounting, management science, managerial economics, business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Science | 0 | physical sciences, biology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art, printmaking |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Media | 0 | journalism |
| Music | 0 | various music studies |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | elementary school teaching, business teaching, ESL instruction |
| Construction Trades | 0 | building inspection and management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agricultural operations |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | equestrian studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Oklahoma State College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 262 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 5 |
In 2005, Western Oklahoma State College had a total enrollment of 2,061 students (1,263 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 69% |
| Part-Time | 31% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 91% |
| Texas | 4% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
Western Oklahoma State College offers campus housing for 90 of its 1,263 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Altus, 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 | 479 | 442 | 92% | 442 | 100% |
| Men | 244 | 225 | 92% | 225 | 100% |
| Women | 235 | 217 | 92% | 217 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 56% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (580) 477-7722
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,135 |
| Room and board | $ 4,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Western Oklahoma State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (580) 477-7709
Western Oklahoma State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $48,429 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $48,429 | 2 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $40,212 | 18 | $38,402 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $40,212 | 18 | $38,402 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 24 | 56 |
| Basketball | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 6 | 11 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Science, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Printmaking
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Protection, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Oklahoma State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling 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
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