The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a unique public liberal arts institution located in Chickasha, Oklahoma. USAO offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, plus an extensive list of courses in the arts and sciences. All classes are taught by highly-qualified faculty and staff with strong connections to the professional world. USAO’s campus is a scenic sanctuary in an area of rolling hills and rural beauty that enables students to specialize in the field of their choice. The university’s comprehensive approach to higher education emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, research, and an appreciation of the arts. The university provides numerous opportunities for student engagement, leadership, and service learning.
- Address: 17th Street and Grand Avenue, Chickasha, OK 73018-5322
- Phone: (405) 512-4891
- Website: www.usao.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 733
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Application Fee: $40
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,040 | $18,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $7,410 | $7,410 |
| Other | $3,930 | $3,930 |
| Total Cost | $20,580 | $31,440 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 36%
- SAT Range: 600 – 1200
- ACT Range: 14 – 19
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 92%
- Part-time: 8%
Student Gender
- Male: 35%
- Female: 65%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 5%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 6%
- Hispanic / Latino: 11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 55%
- Two or More Races: 11%
- Unknown: 2%
- Non-resident Alien: 9%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 91%
- 25 and Over: 9%
- Age Unknown: 1%
Student Residence
- In-State: 90%
- Out-of-State: 10%
- Unknown: 0%