Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,969

5.83% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,761

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

100%

1,689 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,811

71.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.2%

312 Graduates

About

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a higher education institution located in Custer County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southwestern Oklahoma State University were Registered Nursing (222 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees), and Pharmaceutical Sciences (67 degrees).

In 2023, 1,370 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. 69% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (891 degrees), 6.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (134 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is $6,969, which is $−17,606 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Oklahoma State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,040 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is $6,969, which is $17,606 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,761.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Oklahoma State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,969

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Oklahoma State University was $6,969. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is $−17,606 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,761

2023 Value

7.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwestern Oklahoma State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,761. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwestern Oklahoma State University grew by 7.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,621

Room and Board

$1,218

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Oklahoma State University was of $6,621 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.59% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,218. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.79% with respect to 2022, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Oklahoma State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1040 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southwestern Oklahoma State University received 1,689 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 34.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,689 applicants, 1,689 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 4,811 students enrolled at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2023.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has an overall enrollment yield of 43.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,689

Accepted Out of 1,689

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University was 100% (1,689 admissions from 1,689 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 34.3%, while admissions declined by 14.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwestern Oklahoma State University had a total enrollment of 4,811 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 3,453 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,358. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.7% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.96% Two or More Races, 4.55% Black or African American, 3.89% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.75% Asian, and 0.0624% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.3%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.04%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by White Male (18.5%) and Two or More Races Female (7.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,811 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 3,453 and the part-time enrollment is 1,358. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern Oklahoma State University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southwestern Oklahoma State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,016 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
614 enrolled students
Two or More Races
479 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 62.7% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.96% Two or More Races, 4.55% Black or African American, 3.89% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.75% Asian, and 0.0624% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 130 students (2.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 520 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is white (891 degrees awarded). There were 6.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (134 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is Registered Nursing (222 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees) and Pharmaceutical Sciences (67 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees), and Education (222 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,624,327 people), Registered nurses (1,564,771 people), Secondary school teachers (530,063 people), Education administrators (320,381 people), and Other managers (283,551 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees), Education (222 degrees), Health (570 degrees), and Psychology (92 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees), Education (222 degrees), Health (570 degrees), and Psychology (92 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,206,624 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,795,263 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (510,201 people), Outpatient care centers (455,301 people), and Offices of physicians (278,650 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
222 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
112 degrees awarded
Pharmaceutical Sciences
67 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwestern Oklahoma State University was Registered Nursing with 222 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

425

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

945

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 425 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, which is 0.45 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (945).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.07 times more than the 76 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 244 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.76 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Southwestern Oklahoma State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.6% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
891 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
134 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is white (891 degrees awarded). There were 6.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (134 degrees).

2.04% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
622 degrees awarded
White Male
269 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is white female (622 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (269 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has an endowment valued at nearly $35.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 179k (0.505%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southwestern Oklahoma State University had a total salary expenditure of 89.3M. Southwestern Oklahoma State University employs 63 Instructors, 45 Professors and 43 Associate professors. Most academics at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are Female Instructor (43), Female Professor (26), and Male Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are: Service, with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 62 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Endowment

$35.5M

2023 Endowment

9.84%

decline from 2022

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has an endowment valued at about $35.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Oklahoma State University declined 9.84% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32M

2023 Salaries

0.418%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southwestern Oklahoma State University paid a median of $32M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($89.3M) and a 0.418% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.58% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.96% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.2M

Instructional Salaries

190

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southwestern Oklahoma State University paid a total of $14.2M to 190 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

63 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Oklahoma State University were Instructor with 63 employees, Professor with 45 employees, and Associate professor with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Oklahoma State University were Service with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Oklahoma State University was Female Instructor with 43 employees, Female Professor with 26 employees, and Male Associate professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

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