School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Weatherford, OK). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

100 Campus Dr
Weatherford, OK 73096-3098
Main Phone: (580) 772-6611
Web Site: www.swosu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,538 (full-time equivalent) students. 96% of students attend full-time, while 4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 410 male students and 557 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.4% of the student body, while females made up 57.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (6)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Certificate, 2-4 years
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Architecture

• Interior Architecture

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
• Finance

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science
• Information Sciences And Systems
• Other Computer Science

• Education Evaluation
• Educational Administration
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Engineering Physics
• General Engineering

• Electromechanical Instrument Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology

• General English Language

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Other Health Care
• Pharmacy

• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• General Home Economics

• Other Home Services Vocational

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Facility Management
• Health And Fitness

• Biology
• Other Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Other Performing And Visual Art

• Chemistry
• General Physical Sciences
• Geology
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Social Work

• Distribution And Sales Management

School Accreditation

Southwestern Oklahoma State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Southwestern Oklahoma State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Lone Star Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.