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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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Trimester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 1,091
  • College Alias: USAO
  • College Mascot: Drovers
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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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.
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Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Campus Map
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants146249395
Number Granted Admission (%)102 (70%)190 (76%)292 (74%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)62 (61%)125 (66%)187 (64%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam52%
ACT ® Exam16387%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading380480
SAT ® Math480570
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1926
ACT ® English1926
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving58%40%46%81%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,620$4,034$3,282$4,059
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.3%7.1%7.9%
Number in Default222428
Number in Repayment301338354
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$3,552$3,552$3,240
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,552$3,552$3,240
Out of State Tuition and Fees$8,448$8,448$7,704
Books and Supplies$1,100$900$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,000$4,860$4,690
Other Expenses$4,114$3,806$3,760
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$13,766$13,118$12,590
In-State$13,766$13,118$12,590
Out of State$18,662$18,014$17,054
Off Campus
In-District$4,652$4,452$4,140
In-State$4,652$4,452$4,140
Out of State$9,548$9,348$8,604
Off Campus with Family
In-District$4,652$4,452$4,140
In-State$4,652$4,452$4,140
Out of State$9,548$9,348$8,604
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree12
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-
Business Administration Degree43
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree8
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree5
 
Education
Early Childhood Education Degree10
Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments Degree4
Elementary Education Degree23
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree6
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Native American Studies Degree-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Speech and Language Pathology Degree6
 
History
History Degree14
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Sciences Degree5
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree5
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree2
Physics Degree-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree19
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree10
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree3
Political Science Degree3
Sociology Degree5
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree1
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree7
Music Degree3
Art Studies Degree7
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,091
    • Undergraduate: 1,091
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 386 Female: 705
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 386 Female: 705
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 923 Part-Time: 168
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 923 Part-Time: 168
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien575%
American Indian15414%
Black444%
Asian141%
Hispanic474%
White76870%
Unknown70.6%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1870.6%
Ages 18-1924623%
Ages 20-2133331%
Ages 22-2424322%
Ages 25-2911210%
Ages 30-34353%
Ages 35-39394%
Ages 40-49383%
Ages 50-65333%
Age Over 6550.5%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees17914534
Faculty Status845826
Tenured Faculty3030-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service845826
Primarily Instruction845826
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial13121
Other Professionals27216
Technical and/or Paraprofessional55541
Clerical And Secretarial23221
Skilled Crafts55-
Service and/or Maintenance1919-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,911 (48)$54,881 (25)$48,682 (23)
Professor$62,047 (15)$62,400 (11)$61,075 (4)
Associate Professor$51,723 (12)$51,747 (8)$51,675 (4)
Assistant Professor$46,094 (14)$46,675 (5)$45,772 (9)
Instructor$42,146 (7)$38,275 (1)$42,792 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$68,555 (10)$70,419 (4)$67,313 (6)
Professor$78,000 (5)$81,788 (2)$75,475 (3)
Associate Professor$69,075 (1)- (-)$69,075 (1)
Assistant Professor$56,000 (1)$56,000 (1)- (-)
Instructor$56,825 (3)$62,100 (1)$54,188 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,632 (58)$55,258 (29)$50,005 (29)
Professor$62,490 (20)$63,095 (13)$61,366 (7)
Associate Professor$52,092 (13)$51,747 (8)$52,643 (5)
Assistant Professor$46,076 (15)$46,532 (6)$45,772 (9)
Instructor$43,451 (10)$44,543 (2)$43,178 (8)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$994,987$611,332$383,655
Ratio (%)100%61%39%
 
Participants
All Athletes1508268
Unduplicated Athletes1498267
Baseball3636-
Basketball351520
Soccer573126
Softball22-22
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$27,466$25,296
Assistant Coaches-$10,252$9,792
 
Coaches
All Coaches1266
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students30%
 
By Gender
Male21%
Female35%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less19%
5 Years28%
6 Years30%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary21
On Campus
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary78
Vehicle Theft1-
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