Southwestern Oklahoma State University, OK
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity23
Retention17
Graduation1
Earnings28
Diversity60
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
76%
Bachelor’s
24%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education11%
Engineering1%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs39%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Southwestern Oklahoma State University
92%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southwestern Oklahoma State University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$14K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $11K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southwestern Oklahoma State University
51%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
58%
Repayment Rate
$163
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 12% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $28K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $18K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 57% | 44% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 45% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
66%
Retention Rate
27%
Transfer Rate
27%
Withdrawal Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 40% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 34% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 38% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69% | 45% | 53% |
| Black | 17% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28% | 45% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 26% | 44% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 38% | 45% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 32% | 39% | 44% |
| Other race | 17% | 35% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southwestern Oklahoma State University
88%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 78% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $41K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $76K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
4,242
Undergraduates
69%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
817
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 9% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 4% | 11% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 22% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 16% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
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Western Technology Center
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