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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma

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Overview

Student Population
4,648
Southwestern Oklahoma State University overview
Location Weatherford, Oklahoma
Online swosu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Southwestern Oklahoma State University overview
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

4/10
Overall
3/10
Academics
4/10
Resources
6/10
Outcomes
5/10
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

Rankings

Rankings for Southwestern Oklahoma State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Very Easy
Southwestern Oklahoma State University overview
ACT 18/23
GPA 3.53
Applications Accepted
94.1% 
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Applications Due Aug 8, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Oklahoma Resident Tuition
$6,368
In State Costs for Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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
$13,478
Out of State Costs for Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$48,600 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
33% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students
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.

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