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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO)
- 17th Street and Grand Avenue
- Chickasha, OK 73018
- OPEID College Code: 00316700
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- General Phone: (405) 224-3140
- President: Dr. John Feaver
- Website: www.usao.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,256
- College Alias: USAO
- College Mascot: Drovers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is the state's public liberal arts college. Its mission is to provide the public with a distinctive and accessible liberal arts and sciences education. In combining an interdisciplinary core curriculum with superior instruction in major fields of study, USAO aims to provide a thorough education that prepares students for meaningful, purposeful lives.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - USAO Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.usao.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 127 | 221 | 348 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 114 (90%) | 212 (96%) | 326 (94%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 86 (75%) | 139 (66%) | 225 (69%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 189 | 84% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: USAO Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 46% | 52% | 50% | 75% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,319 | $3,480 | $2,374 | $2,552 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Number in Default | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| Number in Repayment | 354 | 340 | 331 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,240 | $2,976 | $2,784 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,704 | $7,056 | $6,576 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,690 | $4,510 | $4,310 |
| Other Expenses | $3,760 | $3,730 | $3,384 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,850 | $5,702 | $5,430 |
| Other Expenses | $3,760 | $3,730 | $3,384 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,760 | $3,730 | $3,384 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,490 | $12,216 | $11,378 |
| Out of State | $16,954 | $16,296 | $15,170 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,650 | $13,408 | $12,498 |
| Out of State | $18,114 | $17,488 | $16,290 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,800 | $7,706 | $7,068 |
| Out of State | $12,264 | $11,786 | $10,860 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 7 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Business Administration and Management | 51 |
| Communications and Journalism | |
| Communication Studies | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Education | |
| Early Childhood Education | 6 |
| Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments | 7 |
| Elementary Education | 19 |
| English Language and Literature | |
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies | |
| Native American Studies | 1 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Speech and Language Pathology | 5 |
| History | |
| History | 6 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Natural Sciences | 9 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Psychology | |
| Psychology | 25 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | |
| Health and Physical Education | 20 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Economics | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Art and Art Studies | 3 |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 10 |
| Music | 4 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,256 Undergraduate: 1,256
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 469 Female: 787
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 469 Female: 787
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 967 Part-Time: 289
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 967 Part-Time: 289
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 39 | 3% |
| American Indian | 229 | 18% |
| Black | 49 | 4% |
| Asian | 13 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 4% |
| White | 872 | 69% |
| Unknown | 5 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 10 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 270 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 336 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 250 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 123 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 63 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 49 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 69 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 51 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 35 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 186 | 142 | 44 |
| Faculty Status | 91 | 58 | 33 |
| Tenured Faculty | 32 | 32 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 91 | 58 | 33 |
| Primarily Instruction | 91 | 58 | 33 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 31 | 23 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 50 | 48 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 25 | 23 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 17 | 17 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,185 (48) | $47,686 (24) | $44,683 (24) |
| Professor | $54,235 (17) | $54,743 (10) | $53,511 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $46,381 (8) | $46,317 (6) | $46,575 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,047 (17) | $40,707 (7) | $41,285 (10) |
| Instructor | $37,671 (6) | $34,200 (1) | $38,365 (5) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,020 (10) | $66,056 (4) | $59,329 (6) |
| Professor | $70,869 (4) | $73,938 (2) | $67,800 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $61,425 (2) | - (-) | $61,425 (2) |
| Instructor | $53,469 (4) | $58,175 (2) | $48,763 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,971 (58) | $48,595 (28) | $45,455 (30) |
| Professor | $54,949 (21) | $55,701 (12) | $53,947 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $47,157 (10) | $46,317 (6) | $48,417 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,047 (17) | $40,707 (7) | $41,285 (10) |
| Instructor | $40,102 (10) | $43,133 (3) | $38,803 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $661,806 | $426,600 | $235,206 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 112 | 70 | 42 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 112 | 70 | 42 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Soccer | 42 | 26 | 16 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,233 | $33,717 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,267 | $8,819 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 18%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 22% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 14% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 23% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 18% |
| 6 Years | 22% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
