Southwestern Oklahoma State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3617 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1010 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #941 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #1142 of 1,911 | For Critical Care Nursing |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 3,941
- Graduates
- 836
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 74% | 78% |
| Applicants | 2,571 | 931 | 1,550 |
| Admissions | 1,974 | 688 | 1,213 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 714 | 287 | 427 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 29 | 11 | 18 |
2,001 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,845 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
572 or 77%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2977 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 577 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 496 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 241 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 135 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 84 (2%) |
| Asian | 75 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 64 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.2%) |
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
- $8,539
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,585 | $6,516 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,585 | $6,516 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,695 | $13,188 |
| Fee in-district | $1,545 | $1,236 |
| Fee in-state | $1,545 | $1,236 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,545 | $1,236 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,363 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,930 |
| Room charge | $3,100 |
| Meal charge | $3,830 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University majors
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has granted 856 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 249 master's across 12 programs, and 73 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 | 192 | 36 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 101 | 40 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 76 | |||
| Pharmacy | 73 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 16 | 43 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 38 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 38 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 36 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 31 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 18 | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 28 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | |||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 27 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 25 | |||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 25 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 25 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 23 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 23 | |||
| General Studies | 21 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | 13 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 15 | 1 | ||
| Community Psychology | 15 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 15 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 15 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 13 | |||
| Communication, General | 13 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | |||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 9 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 8 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Public Health, General | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Microbiology, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 119 | 856 | 249 | 73 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 33% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has published 710 scientific papers with 14,851 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 15 |
| 1992 | 7 | 22 |
| 1993 | 15 | 17 |
| 1994 | 18 | 27 |
| 1995 | 12 | 25 |
| 1996 | 13 | 30 |
| 1997 | 15 | 37 |
| 1998 | 12 | 41 |
| 1999 | 12 | 58 |
| 2000 | 17 | 91 |
| 2001 | 18 | 90 |
| 2002 | 20 | 114 |
| 2003 | 10 | 159 |
| 2004 | 14 | 180 |
| 2005 | 13 | 206 |
| 2006 | 19 | 259 |
| 2007 | 24 | 296 |
| 2008 | 25 | 286 |
| 2009 | 22 | 376 |
| 2010 | 24 | 448 |
| 2011 | 24 | 451 |
| 2012 | 16 | 530 |
| 2013 | 21 | 608 |
| 2014 | 30 | 632 |
| 2015 | 31 | 684 |
| 2016 | 52 | 699 |
| 2017 | 30 | 771 |
| 2018 | 35 | 925 |
| 2019 | 25 | 1082 |
| 2020 | 19 | 1288 |
| 2021 | 21 | 1435 |
| 2022 | 11 | 1349 |
| 2023 | 23 | 1225 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University alumni
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Rex Ryan
- Occupations
- American football coachhead coach
- Biography
-
Rex Ashley Ryan is a former American football coach and 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
- coachAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Robert Allen Ryan is an American football coach who is currently the senior defensive assistant for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Ryan has served as a defensive coordinator or assistant coach for seven 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
- physicistengineerflight controller
- 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 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. From 2022 through 2023, Cord was the head coach of the Oklahoma Freedom (Florida Freedom as of 2024) for the PBR Team Series season.
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 | 542 |
| 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 |