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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha, OK, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public, 4-year institution established in the city of Chickasha, and is the only public college in the state to maintain a focus on the liberal arts. USAO’s academic programs feature a unique core curriculum, which is taught by the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies and includes a course selection designed to promote the combination of different fields of knowledge for deeper understanding throughout each students’ college careers. Many of the courses at USAO are taught by a team of two or more faculty members, allowing students the perspective of multiple professionals instead of one.

Acceptance Rate:
56%
Average Net Price:
$8,607
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1083

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$8,607
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,000
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$20,190
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$7,640
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,264
$30k - $48k
$5,056
$48k - $75k
$9,283
$75k - $110k
$13,850
$110k+
$14,908
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
68%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,201
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,139
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,963

 

Students receiving state aid
36%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5577
Students receiving federal aid
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,139
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$4,232,743
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$733,701

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
37%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,804
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,313
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$182
Students receiving federal loans
37%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,216
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,012

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
56%
Acceptance Rate
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1071
Students Applied
64%
Transfer Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionSeptember 2

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
53%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1083
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
470
75th
560
Reading
25th
453
75th
578
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
35%
3.50 - 3.74
25%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
10%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
25
Top 25%
47
Top 50%
78
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
55
$30k - $48k
23
$48k - $75k
27
$75k - $110k
22
$110k+
23

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
825
Total Number of Undergrads
825
0
100
32%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
41%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Trimester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
72%
20-39 Students
21%
40-99 Students
5%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
25

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
White
Hispanic
Native American

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
36%
 US National: 44%
64%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
29
Countries Represented
33
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
6%
Native American
6%
White
60%
Multiracial
13%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
24
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
80%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Drovers
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
5

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,400
Top 5 Employers
Crowe & Dunlevy Law Offices
Devon Energy
F.A.A.
Oklahoma Public Schools
Tinker Air Force Base
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,313
Loan Default Rate
15%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$182

REVIEWS

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Hailey's Review

from Amarillo, TX

I really like this university; the schools rating of good for its money is correct. The classes are difficult, but a wonderful place to learn. The school has an abundance of ways to get involved. ...

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Ashley's Review

from Lawton, OK

USAO is a public liberal arts school with a large diversity of students and faculty who create a unique and well-rounded place. The classes are small and you can always get one-on-one attention from y...

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Eva's Review

from Norman, OK

the university of science and arts of oklahoma is a public liberal arts university. it has small class sizes so all students get individual attention. the university provides a quality education at a ...

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