Southwestern Oklahoma State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 3,514 students.
About This School
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Weatherford, Oklahoma with approximately 3,514 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,459 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $48,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is a public university in Weatherford and Sayre, Oklahoma. It is one of six Regional University System of Oklahoma members.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $14,542 average net price is genuinely affordable, and graduates carry a relatively low $11,750 in debt, which is a real selling point. However, only 35% of students finish their degree, meaning nearly 7 in 10 students who enroll don't graduate — a serious concern worth asking the school about directly. Worth considering if you're committed to completing your degree, particularly for pharmacy or education programs where SWOSU has a regional reputation, but come in with a clear plan and strong support system.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 222 | $89,549 | $88,910 | +$639 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 127 | $51,657 | $68,257 | −$16,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 56 | $42,538 | $47,382 | −$4,844 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 34 | $45,982 | $54,562 | −$8,580 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 32 | $47,607 | $51,389 | −$3,782 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 30 | $50,716 | $58,716 | −$8,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 22 | $50,937 | $50,468 | +$469 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 18 | $64,751 | $80,526 | −$15,775 |
| Psychology, General | 16 | $46,983 | $50,706 | −$3,723 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,514 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
100 Campus Dr
Weatherford, OK 73096-3001
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southwestern Oklahoma State University cost?
The average net price at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is about $14,459 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Oklahoma State University?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has a graduation rate of 40%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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