University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, also known as USAO, was established as the Oklahoma Industrial Institute and College for Girls in the year 1908. It changed to its current name in 1974. The USAO is a public college of liberal arts, and is located in Chickasha, Oklahoma. The University offers major degrees in the fields of arts, science, and fine arts. Online courses are also available.

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has an active student life and maintains several clubs and organization for the overall development of the students. A few of these are American Sign Language Club, Zombie Survivalist Club, Drama Club, Inter-Tribal Heritage Club, and Art Club among others. USAO also hosts Honor Societies such as Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Beta Beta, and Kappa Delta Pi.

University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma Highlights

Where University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, fine arts, and mathematics.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

USAO Students

The student enrollment at USAO was 1,256 in 2007-2008 (1,110 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 94% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: USAO participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Housing and Meals

USAO provides on-campus housing for 504 of its 1,110 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

USAO Athletics

USAO is in the Sooner Athletic Conference for major sports.

USAO offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 6 male students received the aid (men were 32% of those receiving aid) and 13 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 68% of students receiving such aid) .

USAO Admissions (2008-2009)