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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)
- 100 Campus Dr
- Weatherford, OK 73096
- OPEID College Code: 00318100
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- General Phone: (580) 772-6611
- President: John M. Hays
- Website: www.swosu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 4,989
- College Alias: SWOSU, Southwestern
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SWOSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.swosu.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience 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
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 586 | 839 | 1,425 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 513 (88%) | 771 (92%) | 1,284 (90%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 352 (69%) | 565 (73%) | 917 (71%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 868 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SWOSU 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 | 38% | 35% | 63% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,904 | $2,806 | $2,505 | $2,687 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.1% | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Number in Default | 103 | 108 | 73 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,678 | 1,433 | 1,202 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,198 | $2,912 | $2,808 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,410 | $6,890 | $6,708 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,200 | $1,112 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,799 | $3,500 | $3,280 |
| Other Expenses | $4,848 | $3,400 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,799 | $3,500 | $3,280 |
| Other Expenses | $4,848 | $3,400 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,162 | $3,400 | $2,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,075 | $11,012 | $10,200 |
| Out of State | $17,287 | $14,990 | $14,100 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,075 | $11,012 | $10,200 |
| Out of State | $17,287 | $14,990 | $14,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,590 | $7,112 | $6,520 |
| Out of State | $12,802 | $11,090 | $10,420 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $9,000 | $18,000 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,989 Undergraduate: 4,237 Graduate: 439 Professional: 313
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,023 Female: 2,966
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,721 Female: 2,516
- Graduate Gender Male: 160 Female: 279
- Professional Gender Male: 142 Female: 171
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,065 Part-Time: 924
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,605 Part-Time: 632
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 147 Part-Time: 292
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 313 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 79 | 2% |
| American Indian | 367 | 7% |
| Black | 229 | 5% |
| Asian | 117 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 4% |
| White | 3,974 | 80% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 95 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,301 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,275 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,118 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 510 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 218 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 152 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 206 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 98 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 546 | 472 | 74 |
| Faculty Status | 207 | 207 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 92 | 92 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 4 | - | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 252 | 195 | 57 |
| Primarily Instruction | 252 | 195 | 57 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 58 | 57 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 186 | 171 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 78 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 17 | 17 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 76 | 67 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,057 (182) | $52,320 (102) | $47,172 (80) |
| Professor | $70,540 (36) | $70,861 (27) | $69,576 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $57,086 (22) | $59,057 (12) | $54,722 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,650 (53) | $45,822 (33) | $48,015 (20) |
| Instructor | $40,038 (71) | $40,087 (30) | $40,001 (41) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,818 (13) | $87,207 (7) | $84,198 (6) |
| Professor | $106,679 (2) | $106,679 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $89,626 (6) | $91,623 (3) | $87,629 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $80,325 (4) | $79,000 (1) | $80,767 (3) |
| Instructor | $43,221 (1) | $43,221 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,401 (195) | $53,543 (109) | $48,687 (86) |
| Professor | $71,422 (38) | $71,994 (29) | $69,576 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $60,568 (28) | $62,239 (15) | $58,639 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,988 (57) | $46,376 (34) | $50,372 (23) |
| Instructor | $39,973 (72) | $39,935 (31) | $40,001 (41) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,135,690 | $747,371 | $388,319 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 278 | 180 | 98 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 278 | 180 | 98 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Football | 100 | 100 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Cross Country | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Rodeo | 41 | 25 | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,100 | $10,751 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,759 | $6,889 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Rodeo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 31% |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 35% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 27% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 35 | 13 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 23 | 7 |
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