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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Data & Information Overview

63% Acceptance Rate
9% Student Loan Default Rate
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How Well Is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Ranked?

Art Studies Highest Ranked Major

2024 Rankings

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Overall Quality

USAO was not ranked in College Factual's Best Overall Colleges report this year. This may be because not enough data was available.

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Is It Hard to Get Into USAO?

63% Acceptance Rate
70% Of Accepted Are Women
0% Submit SAT Scores

Acceptance Rate

If you're applying to University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma you'll face some tough competition, since the school's acceptance rate is only 63%. Definitely don't wait until the last minute to submit your application, since applying early may be in your favor.

USAO received ACT scores from 0% of accepted students.

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Faculty

13 to 1 Student to Faculty
54% Full Time Teachers

Student to Faculty Ratio

The student to faculty ratio is often used to estimate how much interaction there is between professors and their students at a college or university. At University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, this ratio is 13 to 1, which is on par with the national average of 15 to 1. That's not bad at all.

Percent of Full-Time Faculty

When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.

The full-time faculty percentage at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 54%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.

Full-Time Faculty Percent  54 out of 100
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Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

54% Freshmen Retention
28% On-Time Graduation Rate

Freshmen Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma this rate is 54%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.

Freshmen Retention Rate  54 out of 100
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100

Graduation Rate

When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor's degree from USAO have a four-year graduation rate of 28%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%

On-Time Graduation Rate  28 out of 100
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100

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Undergraduate Student Diversity

676 Full-Time Undergraduates
34.5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
65.1% Percent Women

During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 733 undergraduates at USAO with 676 being full-time and 57 being part-time.

How Much Does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Cost?

$8,011 Net Price
43% Take Out Loans
$23,740 Total Student Loans
The overall average net price of USAO is $8,011. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.

Net Price by Income Group for USAO

$0-30 K $30K-48K $48-75 $75-110K $110K +
$5,678 $6,188 $9,083 $12,806 $11,472

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of USAO, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At USAO, approximately 43% of students took out student loans averaging $5,935 a year. That adds up to $23,740 over four years for those students.

The student loan default rate at USAO is 9.2%. This is about the same as the national default rate of 10.1%.

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How Much Money Do USAO Graduates Make?

$37,083 Avg Salary of Grads
High Earnings Boost
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from USAO with a bachelor's degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $37,083 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 13% less that the average college graduate's salary of $42,485 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.

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Location of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Oklahoma State
676 Full-Time Undergraduates
Town Campus Setting
Located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public institution. The surrounding location of Chickasha is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town.

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Contact details for USAO are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 17Th Street And Grand Avenue, Chickasha, OK 73018-5322
Phone: 405-512-4891
Website: www.usao.edu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofscienceandarts?fref=ts
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/usaodrovers

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Majors

23 Majors With Completions
144 Undergraduate Degrees
Most Popular Majors Bachelor’s Degrees Average Salary of Graduates
Business Administration & Management 23 NA
General Biology 15 NA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 15 $34,104
Fine & Studio Arts 14 $22,657
General Psychology 13 NA
Health & Physical Education 11 NA
Drama & Theater Arts 10 NA
Communication Sciences 9 NA
History 7 $20,642
Communication & Media Studies 7 NA

Learn more about the majors offered at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma along with which ones have the highest average starting salaries.

Online Learning at USAO

44% Take At Least One Class Online
2% Take All Classes Online

Online courses area a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.

In 2020-2021, 374 students took at least one online class at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. This is a decrease from the 586 students who took online classes the previous year.

Year Took at Least One Online Class Took All Classes Online
2020-2021 374 13
2019-2020 586 24
2018-2019 13 0
2017-2018 0 0
2016-2017 0 0

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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