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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU

Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096-3001

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution in Weatherford with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.5K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,744 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,542.

Established
1901
Type
Public university
Conference
Great American Conference (GAC)
Division
Division II

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100%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
3,469Students
19:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$45,744Earnings 10yr
$14,542Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,295
Tuition (out-of-state)$8,325
Room & Board$7,410
Books & Supplies$1,218
Total Cost of Attendance$22,973
Average Net Price$14,542
Median Debt at Graduation$15,954
Monthly Payment (10yr)$169

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,740
$30–48K$11,695
$48–75K$13,263
$75–110K$17,412
$110K+$18,669

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,542

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (67)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,469
Gender Split
63% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 5%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 1%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate34.7%
Freshman Retention69.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,896
8 Years$46,753
10 Years$45,744

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,100
Men
$57,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from OK state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
220 mi(381 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
335 mi(581 min)
Austinpop. 960K
368 mi(638 min)

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