University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5431 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1527 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1444 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #5229 of 5,728 | For Materials Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 825
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- usao.edu
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 50% | 58% |
| Applicants | 1,071 | 337 | 705 |
| Admissions | 603 | 170 | 412 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 214 | 68 | 141 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
164 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
11 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 923
or below
75% of them
had 1138
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 923-1138 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
114 or 53%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 497 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 104 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 59 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 48 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 40 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (2%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.9%) |
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
- $12,201
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,630 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,630 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,820 |
| Fee in-district | $2,370 |
| Fee in-state | $2,370 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,370 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 536 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,000 |
| Room charge | $3,330 |
| Meal charge | $3,670 |
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma majors
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has granted 127 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 |
| Psychology, General | 16 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 9 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 8 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 6 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 6 |
| Communication, General | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Economics, General | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Sociology, General | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 127 |
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 44% | 38% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has published 271 scientific papers with 2,928 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Biology, Psychology, Physics, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 25 |
| 1992 | 2 | 18 |
| 1993 | 0 | 22 |
| 1994 | 1 | 12 |
| 1995 | 4 | 18 |
| 1996 | 3 | 18 |
| 1997 | 4 | 27 |
| 1998 | 2 | 18 |
| 1999 | 1 | 16 |
| 2000 | 2 | 31 |
| 2001 | 5 | 27 |
| 2002 | 7 | 35 |
| 2003 | 4 | 33 |
| 2004 | 1 | 43 |
| 2005 | 4 | 46 |
| 2006 | 5 | 64 |
| 2007 | 3 | 72 |
| 2008 | 4 | 70 |
| 2009 | 6 | 81 |
| 2010 | 2 | 84 |
| 2011 | 3 | 107 |
| 2012 | 4 | 117 |
| 2013 | 9 | 127 |
| 2014 | 8 | 161 |
| 2015 | 6 | 140 |
| 2016 | 4 | 154 |
| 2017 | 11 | 134 |
| 2018 | 9 | 150 |
| 2019 | 16 | 162 |
| 2020 | 17 | 164 |
| 2021 | 13 | 143 |
| 2022 | 20 | 147 |
| 2023 | 5 | 155 |
Notable alumni
-
Geraldyn M. Cobb
- Occupations
- autobiographeraircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Geraldyn M. Cobb, commonly known as Jerrie Cobb, was an American pilot and aviator. She was also part of the Mercury 13, a group of women who underwent physiological screening tests at the same time as the original Mercury Seven astronauts, and was the first to complete each of the tests.
-
Norma Smallwood
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantmodel
- Biography
-
Norma Des Cygne Smallwood was the winner of the Miss America 1926 pageant.
-
Alwin Komolong
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Alwin Komolong is a Papua New Guinean footballer who plays for Lae City of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, and for the Papua New Guinea national football team. Alwin and his brother Felix have been called one of the strongest central defensive pairings in their region.
-
James Vernon Smith
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James Vernon Smith was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
-
Lance Henson
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Lance Henson is a Cheyenne poet. Henson was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up near Calumet, Oklahoma, where his grandparents raised him in the traditions of the Cheyenne tribe. He has published 50 volumes of poetry, which have been translated into 25 languages. He has been described as the "foremost Cheyenne poet now writing."
General info
| Alternative names | USAO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Not for livelihood but for life |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 153 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 17th Street and Grand Avenue Chickasha, Oklahoma, 73018-5322 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 4055124891 |