Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,370
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, SWOSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that SWOSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at SWOSU is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Oklahoma is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at SWOSU is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 65% at SWOSU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,913

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,023

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University received on average $9,384 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,384

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	345	45%	$5,054	$1,743,735
Other Federal Grant	658	85%	$3,289	$2,164,376
State Grant/Scholarships	270	35%	$5,621	$1,517,589
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	541	70%	$5,544	$2,999,152
Total Grant & Scholarships	712	92%	$9,384	$6,681,117

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 38.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.3%.

38.7%

asian 45.0% 9 students
African American 21.2% 7 students
white 41.1% 245 students
unknown 26.3% 5 students
hispanic 32.3% 31 students
International Students 64.3% 27 students
Mixed Race 32.9% 28 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great American Conference
Baseball Great American Conference
Basketball Great American Conference
Track and Cross Country Great American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwestern Oklahoma State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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