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WESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE (Western)

  • 2801 N Main St
  • Altus, OK 73521
  • OPEID College Code: 00314600
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  • General Phone: (580) 477-2000
  • President: Randy Cumby
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 3,820
  • College Alias: Western, WOSC
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Western Oklahoma State College - 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
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Two-Year
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants224247471
Number Granted Admission (%)186 (83%)195 (79%)381 (81%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)186 (100%)195 (100%)381 (100%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam23061%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1622
ACT ® English1521
ACT ® Math1621
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 Receiving20%47%48%66%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,886$4,252$1,416$2,222
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)14.7%10.9%9.3%
Number in Default403027
Number in Repayment271275290
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$2,750$2,750$2,550
In-State Tuition and Fees$2,750$2,750$2,550
Out of State Tuition and Fees$5,998$6,170$5,630
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,500$4,500$4,400
Other Expenses$4,000$4,000$3,600
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,525$6,525$5,400
Other Expenses$4,000$4,000$3,600
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,000$4,000$3,600
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$12,250$12,250$11,550
In-State$12,250$12,250$11,550
Out of State$15,498$15,670$14,630
Off Campus
In-District$14,275$14,275$12,550
In-State$14,275$14,275$12,550
Out of State$17,523$17,695$15,630
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,750$7,750$7,150
In-State$7,750$7,750$7,150
Out of State$10,998$11,170$10,230
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.
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Production Operations Degree--
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences, Other Degree--
Agricultural Business Degree--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Degree--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Bookkeeping Degree-6
Business Administration Degree--
Business Administration, Other Degree--
Business Economics Degree--
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Degree--
Management Science Degree--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Degree--
 
Construction Trades
Building and Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection, Other Degree--
 
Education
Early Childhood Education Degree--
Elementary Education Degree--
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor Degree--
 
Engineering Technology
Computer Systems Technology Degree-2
 
English Language and Literature
Speech Degree--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development Degree282
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Medical Technology Degree--
Medical Radiologic Technology Degree-15
Nursing Degree-79
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-74
Liberal Arts Degree-46
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, Other Degree--
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Mechanics and Repairers Degree-4
 
Psychology
Psychology, Other Degree--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree--
 
Security and Protective Services
Fire Protection, Other Degree--
Police Science Degree-19
 
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, Other Degree--
Social Sciences Degree--
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aviation and Airway Management Degree-2
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,820
    • Undergraduate: 3,820
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,208 Female: 1,612
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,208 Female: 1,612
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 916 Part-Time: 2,904
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 916 Part-Time: 2,904
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1243%
American Indian1123%
Black68018%
Asian682%
Hispanic40110%
White2,43564%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182216%
Ages 18-191,37736%
Ages 20-2195625%
Ages 22-2446912%
Ages 25-292717%
Ages 30-341624%
Ages 35-39963%
Ages 40-491263%
Ages 50-65852%
Age Over 65551%
Age Unknown20.05%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees264108156
Faculty Status4343-
Tenured Faculty1717-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1014358
Primarily Instruction1014358
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1414-
Other Professionals312110
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1183088
Clerical And Secretarial681850
Service and/or Maintenance45936
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$44,416 (37)$45,477 (15)$43,693 (22)
Professor$44,416 (37)$45,477 (15)$43,693 (22)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,036 (6)$49,564 (2)$59,272 (4)
Professor$56,036 (6)$49,564 (2)$59,272 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$44,616 (43)$44,898 (17)$44,432 (26)
Professor$44,616 (43)$44,898 (17)$44,432 (26)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$282,809$173,298$109,511
Ratio (%)100%61%39%
 
Participants
All Athletes18513055
Unduplicated Athletes18413054
Baseball6464-
Basketball271413
Golf21129
Softball16-16
Rodeo574017
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$30,410$22,301
Assistant Coaches-$5,375$2,875
 
Coaches
All Coaches1697
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Rodeo422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students22%
 
By Gender
Male22%
Female23%
 
By Race
American Indian25%
Black14%
Asian20%
Hispanic25%
White22%
Unknown-
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery1-
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