Campus & Student Life at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Home to about 4,015 undergraduates in 2020, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a small, public university located in Weatherford, Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southwestern Oklahoma State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southwestern Oklahoma State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southwestern Oklahoma State University Disability Services.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Southwestern Oklahoma State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Southwestern Oklahoma State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Southwestern Oklahoma State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,015 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,233 (80.5%). Part-time attendance was 782 (19.5%).

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is Ranked #1,319 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Southwestern Oklahoma State University #1319 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southwestern Oklahoma State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Diversity Guide.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Competes in the NCAA

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has a total of 336 student athletes, 221 men and 115 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southwestern Oklahoma State University Athletics