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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma

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Overview

Enrollment

4,777
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
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, approximately 70 miles west of Oklahoma City along Interstate 40. The main campus spans 173 acres in a rural setting, featuring a mix of modern and traditional academic buildings that serve both residential and commuter students. SWOSU operates as a public university within the Regional University System of Oklahoma, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in pharmacy, education, business, and health sciences. The university maintains a secondary campus in Sayre, Oklahoma, and provides on-campus housing through several residence halls and apartment complexes. SWOSU competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Bulldogs, participating in the Great American Conference.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

SWOSU is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Southwestern Oklahoma State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
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ACT 18/23
GPA 3.53

Applications Accepted

76.8% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Oklahoma Resident Tuition

$6,585
In State Costs for Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,218
Other Fees$1,545
Room and Board $6,930
Budget for Other Expenses$7,618
Total One Year Cost$23,896

Out of State Resident Tuition

$13,695
Out of State Costs for Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,218
Other Fees$1,545
Room and Board $6,930
Budget for Other Expenses$7,618
Total One Year Cost$31,006

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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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Last updated February 24, 2024