Southwestern Oklahoma State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3575 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1009 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #937 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #1355 of 2,279 | For Critical Care Nursing |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,347
- Graduates
- 839
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.swosu.edu
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
2,145 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,882 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3177 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 645 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 549 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 226 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 192 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 103 (2%) |
| Asian | 100 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 51 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,906
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,143 | $7,025 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,143 | $7,025 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,173 | $7,049 |
| Fee in-district | $1,326 | $1,061 |
| Fee in-state | $1,326 | $1,061 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,326 | $1,061 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,272 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,410 |
| Room charge | $3,200 |
| Meal charge | $4,210 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University majors
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has granted 881 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 264 master's across 12 programs, and 54 doctorate degrees in Pharmacy. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 242 | 43 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 97 | 45 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 57 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 | 45 | ||
| Pharmacy | 54 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 50 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 47 | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 46 | |||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 36 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 16 | 18 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 34 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 30 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 28 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 28 | |||
| Psychology, General | 28 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 26 | |||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 20 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | |||
| Community Psychology | 17 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 17 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 16 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 14 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | |||
| Communication, General | 13 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 9 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 10 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 12 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 11 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 10 | |||
| Music, General | 8 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |||
| Graphic Design | 8 | |||
| Public Health, General | 8 | |||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 4 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Microbiology, General | 2 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 132 | 881 | 264 | 54 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 34% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has published 790 scientific papers with 19,425 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 26 |
| 1994 | 17 | 36 |
| 1995 | 12 | 38 |
| 1996 | 14 | 41 |
| 1997 | 16 | 53 |
| 1998 | 13 | 63 |
| 1999 | 13 | 75 |
| 2000 | 16 | 110 |
| 2001 | 18 | 115 |
| 2002 | 19 | 126 |
| 2003 | 11 | 192 |
| 2004 | 13 | 189 |
| 2005 | 18 | 239 |
| 2006 | 19 | 273 |
| 2007 | 28 | 322 |
| 2008 | 25 | 322 |
| 2009 | 23 | 414 |
| 2010 | 27 | 509 |
| 2011 | 26 | 512 |
| 2012 | 17 | 585 |
| 2013 | 26 | 680 |
| 2014 | 30 | 704 |
| 2015 | 37 | 793 |
| 2016 | 52 | 785 |
| 2017 | 33 | 903 |
| 2018 | 33 | 1053 |
| 2019 | 27 | 1329 |
| 2020 | 28 | 1533 |
| 2021 | 18 | 1711 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1520 |
| 2023 | 25 | 1480 |
| 2024 | 18 | 1389 |
| 2025 | 20 | 1134 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University alumni
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Rex Ryan
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Rex Ashley Ryan is an American former football coach and current analyst. Ryan was formerly the head coach of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL), and also held various coaching positions with seven other NFL and college teams.
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Rob Ryan
- Occupations
- American football coachcoach
- Biography
-
Robert Allen Ryan is an American football coach who is currently an assistant head coach for the USC Trojans. Ryan was a defensive coordinator or assistant coach for nine different NFL teams. He was the linebackers coach for the New England Patriots when they won both Super Bowl XXXVI and Super Bowl XXXVIII. Ryan is the son of Buddy Ryan and the twin brother of Rex Ryan.
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John Aaron
- Occupations
- flight controllerengineerphysicist
- Biography
-
John W. Aaron is a former NASA engineer and was a flight controller during the Apollo program. He is widely credited with saving the Apollo 12 mission when it was struck by lightning soon after launch, and also played an important role during the Apollo 13 crisis.
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Cord McCoy
- Biography
-
Cord Jarret McCoy is an American professional rodeo stock contractor and producer and former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in saddle bronc riding and bull riding. He is the co-owner of McCoy Rodeo. He is best known as the 2nd-place finisher (along with his brother Jet McCoy) on The Amazing Race 16. Jet and Cord returned to compete in the eighteenth season of The Amazing Race, finishing in 6th place. Jet and Cord returned for The Amazing Race 24 also known as "The Amazing Race All-Stars" finishing in 5th place. In 2022 and 2023, Cord was the head coach of the Oklahoma Freedom in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Team Series.
General info
| Alternative names | Southwestern Oklahoma State University Sayre Campus SWOSU Southwestern Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford Campus |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | The Focus is You! |
| Colors | navy blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - December; January-May; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 530 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Campus Dr Weatherford, Oklahoma, 73096-3001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 5807726611 |