Western Oklahoma State College

www.wosc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,940

1.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$7,440

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.07%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,314

38.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

32.6%

77 Graduates

About

Western Oklahoma State College is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, OK. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Western Oklahoma State College were Registered Nursing (86 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (60 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees).

In 2021, 265 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Oklahoma State College. 75.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (152 degrees), 2.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Oklahoma State College is $2,940, which is $−5,028 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Oklahoma State College is $2,940, which is $−5,028 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,440.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Western Oklahoma State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,940

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Western Oklahoma State College was $2,940. The cost of tuition at Western Oklahoma State College is $−5,028 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$7,440

2021 Value

5.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Western Oklahoma State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,440. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Western Oklahoma State College grew by 5.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Oklahoma State College (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

$7,568

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Oklahoma State College was of $7,568 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.56% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Western Oklahoma State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.7% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Oklahoma State College (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.

4.07%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Western Oklahoma State College was 4.07%, which represents 7 out of the 172 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.

Enrollment

Western Oklahoma State College had a total enrollment of 1,314 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Western Oklahoma State College is 503 students and the part-time enrollment is 811. This means that 38.3% of students enrolled at Western Oklahoma State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Oklahoma State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.1% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.98% Two or More Races, 7.91% Black or African American, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.989% Asian.

Students enrolled at Western Oklahoma State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Oklahoma State College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,314 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Oklahoma State College is 503 and the part-time enrollment is 811. This means that 38.3% of students enrolled at Western Oklahoma State College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 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 Western Oklahoma State College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Western Oklahoma State College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
724 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
266 enrolled students
Two or More Races
118 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Oklahoma State College is 55.1% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.98% Two or More Races, 7.91% Black or African American, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.989% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 133 more women than men received degrees from Western Oklahoma State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Oklahoma State College is white (152 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Western Oklahoma State College is Registered Nursing (86 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (60 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Oklahoma State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (21 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (15 degrees), and Human Sciences (13 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 Western Oklahoma State College are Elementary & middle school teachers (168,052 people), Other managers (106,768 people), Secondary school teachers (82,929 people), Postsecondary teachers (79,967 people), and Software developers (59,623 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Oklahoma State College in 2021 are Agriculture (21 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (15 degrees), Human Sciences (13 degrees), Applied Sciences (1 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Oklahoma State College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Western Oklahoma State College are Agriculture (21 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (15 degrees), Human Sciences (13 degrees), Applied Sciences (1 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Western Oklahoma State College are Elementary & secondary schools (358,412 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (174,503 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (126,440 people), Computer Systems Design (100,100 people), and Insurance carriers (67,078 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
86 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
60 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Oklahoma State College was Registered Nursing with 86 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Western Oklahoma State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

199

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Western Oklahoma State College, which is 0.332 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (199).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Western Oklahoma State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.364 times less than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Western Oklahoma State College in Registered Nursing, which is 7.6 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 23% of students graduating from Western Oklahoma State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (46.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Western Oklahoma State College is Female and Two or More Races (46.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
152 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
52 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Oklahoma State College is white (152 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

3.77% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
118 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
40 degrees awarded
White Male
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Oklahoma State College is white female (118 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (40 degrees).

Operations

Western Oklahoma State College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.08M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.8k (0.18%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Western Oklahoma State College had a total salary expenditure of 13.5M. Western Oklahoma State College employs 25 Instructors. Most academics at Western Oklahoma State College are Female Instructor (22), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Oklahoma State College are: Management, with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Endowment

$7.08M

2021 Endowment

6.64%

growth from 2020

Western Oklahoma State College has an endowment valued at about $7.08M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Oklahoma State College grew 6.64% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.79M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.73M

2021 Salaries

2.53%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Western Oklahoma State College paid a median of $4.73M in salaries, which represents 35.1% of their overall expenditure ($13.5M) and a 2.53% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.23M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Western Oklahoma State College paid a total of $1.23M to 25 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Oklahoma State College was Instructor with 25 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Oklahoma State College were Management with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Oklahoma State College was Female Instructor with 22 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western Oklahoma State College.