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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
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Information Summary
Ranks 1191st overall and 12th in Oklahoma
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
69.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$12,490 |
| Admission
Success rate |
94% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
25 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
60% / 32% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,497 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Chickasha, OK 73018-5322
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,559 (15,510 urban / 4,049 rural) |
| Households | 7,818 (2.4 people per house) |
| Families | 5,224 (2.95 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,472 |
| Pop. — Asian | 166 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 14 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,400 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,809 |
| Pop. — Other | 399 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Trimester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
Ranks 1833rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,304 | $2,304 | $6,768 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $936 | $936 | $936 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $96 | $96 | $282 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $12,490 | $12,490 | $16,954 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,650 | $13,650 | $18,114 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,800 | $7,800 | $12,264 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,784 |
$2,784 |
$6,576 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,310 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,384 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,430 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,384 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,384 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $15 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 348 (127 male / 221 female) |
| Admitted | 326 (114 male / 212 female) |
| Admission rate | 94% |
| First-time Enrollment | 225 (86 male / 139 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 218 (83 male / 135 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 7 (3 male / 4 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,497 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Basketball Conference | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| NAIA Baseball Conference | Sooner Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 522nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 84% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 504 |
| Meals per Week | 15 |
| Room Fee | $2,380 |
| Board Fee | $2,310 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Ranks 2812th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,151 | 102 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,319 | 105 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,753 | 188 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,882 | 127 | |
| Any financial aid type | 250 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 19 | 11 | 30 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 28 | 37 | 65 |
Hispanic | 15 | 28 | 43 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 8 | 11 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 87 | 186 | 273 |
White Non-Hispanic | 368 | 704 | 1,072 |
Race Unknown | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 521 | 976 | 1,497 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 3 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Hispanic | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 13 | 23 | 36 |
White Non-Hispanic | 50 | 99 | 149 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 71 | 135 | 206 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 23 | 51 | |
| 3 | 22 | 25 | |
| 10 | 10 | 20 | |
| 1 | 18 | 19 | |
| 3 | 12 | 15 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 51 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | ||||
| Computer Science | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| Economics, General | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 7 | 7 | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | 1 | 16 | 19 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | 1 | 13 | 15 | ||||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | 9 | 10 | |||||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 20 | ||
| History, General | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||||
| Music, General | 4 | 4 | ||||||
| Natural Sciences | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | 7 | 9 | |||||
| Psychology, General | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 25 | |||
| Sociology | 4 | 4 | ||||||
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||
| Total | 4 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 175 | 219 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Ranks 2322nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,083 ($47,150 male / $47,011 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 56 (29 male / 27 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 29 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $770,338 |
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Academics
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is unique in its study options. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education, Education of Deaf/Hearing Impaired, Elementary Education
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences:
- Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- History:
- History – General
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General
- Popular majors:
- twenty-one percent business per marketing, seventeen percent education, eleven percent visual and performing arts, nine percent parks and recreation, nine percent psychology, nine percent social sciences, five percent mathematics
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $241 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 15.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, yet did not report the exact number of transfer students. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 89% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 61%. Remember that this can change at any time.
Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of June. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application is due the 8th of September. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 7th of September and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at fifty-five percent scholarships per grants and forty-five percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Students
The university is a Public, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Coed, where 89 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, two hundred and twenty-two degree-seeking undergrads and two hundred and eighty-two first-time degree-seeking freshmen. In addition, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Furthermore, the student body consists of ninety-four percent in-state students, six percent out-of-state students, five percent part-time students, fifty-two percent women, forty-eight percent men, nine percent american indian per alaskan native, less than one percent asian per pacific islander, five percent black per non-hispanic, five percent hispanic, seventy-seven percent white per non-hispanic, four percent non-resident alien, thirteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-two percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-five percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-four percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty-one percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty-one percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and six percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma offers Bachelor’s degrees.
This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Naturally, the school is located 48 miles from Oklahoma City.Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as speech and hearing clinic, herbarium, child development center. Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, sixty-one percent of first-year students live in college housing, thirty-seven percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Single Students, one-APR deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball















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