Western Oklahoma State College
Western Oklahoma State College is one of the twenty-three public 2-year colleges in Oklahoma. The campus is located in Altus town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,346 students attend the school. Every year 25% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Western's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,673, and fees were $1,205. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,822 and $1,205 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students1,346 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate49% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 56 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1987 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
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 | $134/credit | |
| In State Students | $134/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $279/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
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 | $6,030 | $6,030 | $12,555 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,380 | $9,380 | $19,530 |
| BSN | 125 | $16,750 | $16,750 | $34,875 |
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, 94% of Western Oklahoma State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 54% | $4,836 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $2,234 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $2,321 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 71% | $2,720 |
| Federal Student Loans | 24% | $3,952 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,377
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,398 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,239 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,267 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,580 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,346
Undergrads
0
Graduates
847
Women
499
Men
42%
Full-time
58%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
52% |
|
Hispanic |
20% |
|
Two or more races |
10% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Black/African American |
8% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Oklahoma state board of nursing.
