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Western Oklahoma State College

Altus, OK·Public·774 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

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. a public school with 774 students.

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774
Students
$7,461
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,400
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Western Oklahoma State College is a public institution located in Altus, Oklahoma with approximately 774 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,461 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Western Oklahoma State College is a public community college in Altus, Oklahoma.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying close to home — at just $7,461/year average net price and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, this small Altus community college is one of the more affordable paths into higher education. That said, the median earnings of $35,400 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone toward a four-year transfer or a specific vocational goal rather than a standalone credential for high-earning careers.

Founded
1926
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions29%
Business & Marketing8%
Psychology5%
Mathematics3%
Education3%
Social Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Andrelton Simmons

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,446
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,618
Avg Net Price
$7,461
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.4x

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

White46%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino24%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (774 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Western Oklahoma State College

2801 N Main St

Altus, OK 73521-1397

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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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