University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	536
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	64%
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, USAO is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, USAO emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at USAO is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at USAO is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at USAO do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

63.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,040

Cost of attendance at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,900

Cost of attendance at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma received on average $10,998 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,998

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	68	51%	$5,226	$355,373
Other Federal Grant	68	51%	$5,697	$387,398
State Grant/Scholarships	58	44%	$4,028	$233,625
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	101	76%	$7,354	$742,712
Total Grant & Scholarships	124	93%	$10,998	$1,363,735

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 38.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.3%.

38.7%

African American 25.0% 2 students
white 44.3% 54 students
unknown 22.2% 2 students
hispanic 35.0% 7 students
International Students 100.0% 7 students
Mixed Race 23.1% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Sooner Athletic Conference
Basketball Sooner Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Sooner Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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