Overview
Student Population
| Location | Weatherford, Oklahoma |
| Online | swosu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,076 prospective students applied, and 1,954 were granted admission. Of those admitted 690 enrolled in the school. 3,534 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,114 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,368 plus fees of $1,545. SWOSU is ranked 795 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
SWOSU is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Southwestern Oklahoma State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#795 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#305 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Oklahoma
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Oklahoma
#36 in Best Value Colleges in Oklahoma
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oklahoma Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,218 |
| Other Fees | $1,545 |
| Room and Board | $6,380 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,202 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,713 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,218 |
| Other Fees | $1,545 |
| Room and Board | $6,380 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,202 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,823 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 28% |
| Business | 16% |
| Education | 12% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207865 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Current students may use the Southwestern Oklahoma State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.