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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, OK · Town · 3,514 students
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$14,459
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
37%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$45,744
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford is widely recognized for its affordable, high-quality education, anchored by its prestigious College of Pharmacy and exceptionally strong programs in nursing, allied health, and education. On campus, students experience a vibrant and welcoming "Hilltop" community defined by a close-knit student body, active Greek life, and competitive NCAA Division II Bulldog athletics. What truly distinguishes SWOSU is its exceptional return on investment, boasting some of the region's highest post-graduation employment rates alongside generous scholarship opportunities that keep student debt remarkably low.

Wikipedia:Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is a public university in Weatherford and Sayre, Oklahoma. It is one of six Regional University System of Oklahoma members.

Location
Weatherford, OK, 73096-3001 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
206 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,469$8,499
Housing & food (on campus)$7,634$7,634
Books & supplies$1,318$1,318
Cost of attendance$23,334$23,364 est.
Average net price$14,459Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,499
In-state: $8,469
Housing & food (on campus)$7,634
Books & supplies$1,318
Cost of attendance$23,364 est.
In-state: $23,334
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $14,459
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,987
$30–48k
$10,094
$48–75k
$12,069
$75–110k
$17,500
$110k+
$19,595
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
37%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
27%
Back for yr 2
68%
Transferred
18%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 19% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 38% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,896
10 yrs after entry$45,744
Debt
Median at graduation$15,954
Monthly payment$169
Middle 50% owe$4.7k–$18.3k
90th percentile$28,460
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
ACT midpoint
20

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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$41,302
Independent
29%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
16%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
14%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
3%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Rodeo
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,896
After 10 yrs
$45,744
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing222
Business Administration, Management and Operations127
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration67
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General66
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods56
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General35
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness34
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy32
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas32
Health and Medical Administrative Services30
Computer and Information Sciences, General25
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management22
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General18
Biology, General18
Psychology, General16
Music16
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$39M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,875/mo
Teaching spend
$10,504
per student
Federal loans
31%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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