University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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About University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a small public university located on a rural campus in Chickasha, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 849, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,390, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,250.

Chickasha, OK

$6,390

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,250

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

63%

Acceptance Rate Insight

63% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

54%

Retention Rate Insight

54% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

39%

Graduation Rate Insight

39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

849

Students enrolled

44%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Unknown

3%

Black

5%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

13%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

5%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

51%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

374

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

51%

State Grant Aid

44%

Institution Grant Aid

76%

Pell Grant

51%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,697
State Grant Aid$4,028
Institution Grant Aid$7,354
Pell Grant Aid$5,401

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

22.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History
9History.
10Mathematics And Statistics.
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
14Physical Sciences.
15Psychology.
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
17Social Sciences.
18Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.