Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a regional university situated in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It was established as the Southwestern Normal School, in 1901. Southwestern Oklahoma State University also has a branch campus in Sayre, Oklahoma. It offers a wide selection of degrees and programs in varied areas of study. SWOSU is one of the 7 state regional universities in Oklahoma. It is comprised of the following academic units:

• Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal College
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Associate and Applied Programs
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Professional and Graduate Studies

Southwestern Oklahoma State University's athletic teams take part in the NCAA Division II's Lone Star Conference.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Highlights

Where Southwestern Oklahoma State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, medicine, education and teaching, drama and performing arts, and music.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Southwestern Oklahoma State Students

The student enrollment at Southwestern Oklahoma State was 4,989 in 2007 (4,426 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 83% of enrolled students, graduate students are 11%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 6%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Southwestern Oklahoma State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Southwestern Oklahoma State provides on-campus housing for 1,279 of its 4,426 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Southwestern Oklahoma State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Southwestern Oklahoma State is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports.

Southwestern Oklahoma State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 30 male students received the aid (men were 57% of those receiving aid) and 23 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 43% of students receiving such aid) .

Southwestern Oklahoma State Admissions (2007)