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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018-5322

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1143

Reading & Writing
523618
Math
520570

ACT Score Range

Composite
2125

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (24)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

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
10 Years$41,913

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Drovers

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History & Fun Facts

  • History After Oklahoma was admitted to statehood in 1907, the new state legislature was tasked with establishing institutions of higher education in the former Indian Territory.
  • The institution was founded on May 16, 1908, with the signing of Senate Bill 249 by Governor Charles Haskell.
  • In 1912, the institution's authorities renamed the school Oklahoma College for Women.
  • This name change was made official by the State Legislature in 1916.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City32 mi
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth156 mi
AUS Austin334 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1529 mi · ~44h 10m drive
New York, NY1359 mi · ~39h 16m drive
Hartford, CT1440 mi · ~41h 36m drive
Providence, RI1504 mi · ~43h 27m drive
Albany, NY1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive
Syracuse, NY1290 mi · ~37h 16m drive
Rochester, NY1223 mi · ~35h 20m drive
Buffalo, NY1156 mi · ~33h 24m drive
Philadelphia, PA1291 mi · ~37h 18m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
Harrisburg, PA1205 mi · ~34h 49m drive
Newark, NJ1351 mi · ~39h 2m drive
Washington, DC1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive
Baltimore, MD1208 mi · ~34h 54m drive
Atlanta, GA778 mi · ~22h 29m drive
Charlotte, NC966 mi · ~27h 54m drive
Raleigh, NC1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive
Miami, FL1234 mi · ~35h 39m drive
Orlando, FL1070 mi · ~30h 55m drive
Tampa, FL1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Nashville, TN632 mi · ~18h 15m drive
New Orleans, LA578 mi · ~16h 42m drive
Richmond, VA1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive
Chicago, IL731 mi · ~21h 7m drive
Detroit, MI947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Minneapolis, MN730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
St. Louis, MO495 mi · ~14h 18m drive
Kansas City, MO337 mi · ~9h 44m drive
Indianapolis, IN725 mi · ~20h 57m drive
Columbus, OH886 mi · ~25h 36m drive
Cleveland, OH987 mi · ~28h 31m drive
Milwaukee, WI772 mi · ~22h 18m drive
Dallas, TX169 mi · ~4h 53m drive
Houston, TX394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
Austin, TX329 mi · ~9h 30m drive
San Antonio, TX389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
Los Angeles, CA1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive
San Francisco, CA1370 mi · ~39h 35m drive
San Diego, CA1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive
Seattle, WA1524 mi · ~44h 2m drive
Portland, OR1482 mi · ~42h 49m drive
Denver, CO505 mi · ~14h 35m drive
Phoenix, AZ813 mi · ~23h 29m drive
Salt Lake City, UT855 mi · ~24h 42m drive
Honolulu, HI3715 mi · ~107h 19m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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