Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Oklahoma. The campus is located in Weatherford town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,448 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,019 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 673 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 66%). Every year 31% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.SWOSU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,610, and fees were $1,395. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $12,510 and $1,395 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students5,448 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate66% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1950 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1981 - Current |
Admission
92%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $15 |
| Graduates | $15 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $234/credit | |
| In State Students | $234/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $464/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $281/credit | |
| In State Students | $281/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $551/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,530 | $10,530 | $20,880 |
| ADN | 70 | $16,380 | $16,380 | $32,480 |
| BSN | 125 | $29,250 | $29,250 | $58,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $14,050 | $14,050 | $27,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Southwestern Oklahoma State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 42% | $4,594 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $1,717 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $4,705 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $4,321 |
| Federal Student Loans | 75% | $3,773 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $5,925 |
$11,893
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,452 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,936 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,970 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,093 |
| Over $110,000$15,165 |
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Student Population
4,623
Undergrads
825
Graduates
3,272
Women
2,176
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
63% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Two or more races |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Black/African American |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Oklahoma state board of nursing.
