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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma campus

🇺🇸 USA · Oklahoma

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
65.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹18,96,487Out-of-state
Students
941Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public liberal arts college in Chickasha, Oklahoma. It is the only public college in Oklahoma with a strictly liberal arts–focused curriculum and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. USAO is an undergraduate-only institution and grants bachelor's degrees in a variety of subject areas. The school was founded in 1908 as a school for women and from 1912 to 1965 was known as Oklahoma College for Women. It became coeducational in 1965 and today educates approximately 800 students. In 2001, the entire Oklahoma College for Women campus was listed as a national historic district.

Admissions planning estimate

65.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 30.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 55.77%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 55.8% (817/1,465; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

66 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 980
Offered a place 645
Enrolled 230

35.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1090-1280
4001600
ACT composite21-26
136

What a year costs

₹30,36,821 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹18,96,487
  • Housing₹10,27,616
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹30,36,821
After aid (average) ₹6,22,206

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,45,388
Out-of-state ₹18,96,487

Average aid awarded: ₹11,76,404 a year.

Outcomes and support

66.3%
Retention
44.1%
Graduation
20%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 57.9%
Multiracial 14%
Hispanic 11.9%
Native American 5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
Unknown 0.2%

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate65.82%
Total Applicants980
Admitted Applicants645
Enrolled Applicants230
Application Fee₹3,757
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1090
SAT Composite 75th %1280
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,45,388
Out-of-State Tuition₹18,96,487
Average Housing Cost₹10,27,616
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹6,22,206
Average Aid Awarded₹11,76,404
Out-of-State Students20%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.51%
Asian0.43%
Hispanic11.9%
White57.92%
Multiracial14.03%
Native American4.99%
Pacific Islander0.00
International7.01%
Unknown Race0.21%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate44.13%
Retention Rate66.3%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates941

Contact

Street Address17th Street and Grand Avenue
ZIP Code73018
Phone(405) 574-1357
Websitehttps://usao.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/