University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Chickasha, OK

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$6,390

Avg in-state tuition

$17,250

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a small public university located on a rural campus in Chickasha, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 733, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 36%. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,390, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,250.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

36% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 14-19

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 600-1200

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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733

Students enrolled

80%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

11%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Black

6%

American Indian/Alaska Native

5%

Unknown

2%

Asian

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

49% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

86%

State Grant Aid

38%

Institution Grant Aid

81%

Pell Grant

49%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,960
State Grant Aid $5,043
Institution Grant Aid $8,160
Pell Grant Aid $5,259

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.