University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma at a Glance
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About University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
According to Wikipedia, The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 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.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,465 | 66% | 66% | 42% | 1185 | 23 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $9,000 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $10,969 |
| 30K - 48K | $9,773 |
| 48K - 75K | $10,217 |
| 75K - 110K | $18,262 |
| 110K+ | $20,688 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $44,726 a year, and 87% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 1,013 | 1,013 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is located at 17th Street and Grand Avenue, Chickasha, OK 73018-5322.
How Safe is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has a violent crime rate of 0.10% and a property crime rate of 0.10%. Chickasha has a violent crime rate of 0.32% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.91%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Known For?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Literature
- Psychology
- History
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Education
- Communications
- Physics
- Medical
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computer Science
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #327 in the U.S. and #1143 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #662 in the U.S. and #3908 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #712 in the U.S. and #2140 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #960 in the U.S. and #2517 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #1282 in the U.S. and #4114 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #1449 in the U.S. and #6163 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #1480 in the U.S. and #5604 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #1606 in the U.S. and #6309 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #1663 in the U.S. and #6173 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #1764 in the U.S. and #6381 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #1881 in the U.S. and #6448 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #1966 in the U.S. and #6998 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #2117 in the U.S. and #8529 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ranks #3436 in the U.S. and #12343 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesWho Are University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Literature, and Psychology. Here are some of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's most famous alumni:
