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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018-5322

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Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public institution in Chickasha with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1143, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 896 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,913 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,543.

Established
1908
Motto
"College for the Curious Mind"
Mascot
Dusty the Drover
Type
Public liberal arts college
Conference
National Association of

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56%Acceptance
1143SAT Avg
896Students
13:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$41,913Earnings 10yr
$8,543Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1143

Reading & Writing
523618
Math
520570

ACT Score Range

Composite
2125

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

55.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1143

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,000
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,190
Room & Board$7,640
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$21,258
Average Net Price$8,543
Median Debt at Graduation$21,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$231

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,445
$30–48K$4,105
$48–75K$9,684
$75–110K$13,794
$110K+$14,515

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,543

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,736

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (24)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
896
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 4%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.3%
Freshman Retention71.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,520
8 Years$37,782
10 Years$41,913

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,200
Men
$45,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Drovers

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
169 mi(293 min)
Austinpop. 960K
329 mi(570 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
337 mi(584 min)

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