University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Chickasha, Oklahoma with approximately 941 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,624 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $36,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $8,543/year net price and a low median debt of $10,736, this is one of the most affordable public liberal arts options in the region, and its status as Oklahoma's only public liberal arts college gives it a genuinely distinctive academic identity. That said, a 36% graduation rate is a serious red flag — only about 1 in 3 students who start here actually finish, which is worth asking hard questions about before committing. Worth considering if you're a self-motivated student drawn to interdisciplinary learning on a tight budget, but go in with a clear plan to be part of that graduating minority.
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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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (941 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
17th Street and Grand Avenue
Chickasha, OK 73018-5322
Official Links
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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.
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