University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma — College Profile

About

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is the state’s only public liberal arts institution, best known for its nationally recognized Interdisciplinary Studies core curriculum that trains students to think across multiple disciplines. Located on a scenic campus listed as a National Historic District, USAO features standout programs in deaf education, teacher preparation, visual and performing arts, and the natural sciences. The small-town campus culture is close-knit and collaborative, anchored by individualized faculty mentorship and spirited annual traditions like the Spring Triad festival.

Wikipedia:The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public liberal arts college in Chickasha, Oklahoma. It is the only public college in Oklahoma with a strictly liberal arts–focused curriculum and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. USAO is an undergraduate-only institution and grants bachelor's degrees in a variety of subject areas. The school was founded in 1908 as a school for women and from 1912 to 1965 was known as Oklahoma College for Women. It became coeducational in 1965 and today educates approximately 800 students. In 2001, the entire Oklahoma College for Women campus was listed as a national historic district.

Location

Chickasha, OK, 73018-5322 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth

157 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,000$20,190

Housing & food (on campus)$10,940$10,940

Books & supplies$1,200$1,200

Cost of attendance$27,930$39,120

Average net price$6,624Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$20,190

In-state: $9,000

Housing & food (on campus)$10,940

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$39,120

In-state: $27,930

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $6,624

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: usao.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$17,820

Fees$2,370

Housing$5,310

Food$5,760

Books & supplies$1,290

Personal expenses$2,370

Transportation$4,200

Total of the above$39,120

Source: usao.edu · checked Oct 1, 2026

See how the in-state total ($27,930) is made up

How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$6,630

Fees$2,370

Housing$5,310

Food$5,760

Books & supplies$1,290

Personal expenses$2,370

Transportation$4,200

Total of the above$27,930

Source: usao.edu · checked Oct 1, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$3,493

$30–48k

$3,548

$48–75k

$7,223

$75–110k

$13,352

$110k+

$14,413

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

41%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

31%

Back for yr 2

66%

Transferred

19%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

37% graduated · 25% transferred · 38% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$35,520

10 yrs after entry$41,913

Debt

Median at graduation$21,750

Monthly payment$231

Middle 50% owe$4.4k–$20.5k

90th percentile$31,000

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

66%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1152

R 580–700 · M 510–580

SAT middle 50%: 1090–1280

40080012001600

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Student Body

Gender

Men 35%Women 65%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

13 : 1

Pell grant

51%

First-gen

43%

Family income

$34,238

Independent

23%

Age at entry

22.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

58%

Hispanic

12%

Black

Two or more

14%

Non-resident

AI/AN

Varsity sports

NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · 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

$35,520

After 10 yrs

$41,913

Business Administration, Management and Operations16

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness11

Psychology, General10

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5

Sociology5

Fine and Studio Arts5

History5

Communication and Media Studies3

English Language and Literature, General3

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3

Music3

Special Education and Teaching2

Biology, General2

Natural Sciences2

Economics2

Mathematics1

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$20M

Full-time faculty

50%

Faculty salary

$6,356/mo

Teaching spend

$8,206

per student

Federal loans

37%

Classification

Carnegie type

Baccalaureate — arts & sciences

Undergraduate profile