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Western Oklahoma State College, also known as WOSC, is located in Altus, Oklahoma, United States. It was established in the year 1926 as Altus Junior College. It adopted its current name in 1974. WOSC offers an array of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study and is organized into various academic divisions.
WOSC is home to many student organizations and clubs including the Students Senate, Aggie Club, Baptist Student’s Union, Behavioral Science Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Criminal Justice Club, Rodeo Club, Nursing Club, and Psi Beta.
Western Oklahoma State College's sports teams are called the Western. The mascot is called the Pioneers. The basic colors are green and gold. The college participates in a number of sports including men's basketball, softball, women's basketball, rodeo, baseball, and golf.
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Campus Location2801 N Main St
Altus, OK 73521-1397
USA
Main Tel: (580) 477-2000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Western Oklahoma State College HighlightsWhere Western Oklahoma State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
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)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 262 | 12 | | 1-2 year certificate | 12 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Western Oklahoma State College was 2,217 in 2007 (1,222 full-time equivalent). About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 73% are full-time and 27% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,550 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,135 | | Room and board | $ 4,400 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid: Western Oklahoma State College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 17 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 22 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 6 |
Housing and MealsWestern Oklahoma State College provides on-campus housing for 90 of its 1,222 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
Western Oklahoma State College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 92% | | Women | 91% | | All | 92% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (12 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (143 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (5 awarded) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (14 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (70 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection
TRANSPORTATION (2 awarded) - Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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