University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
PublicChickasha, OK
Located in Chickasha, OK, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public very small school with roughly 941 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 66% of applicants. Among reported majors, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods shows the strongest outcomes -- $44,218/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,190 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's acceptance rate?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha, OK admits approximately 66% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
Admitted students at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma typically score between 1090–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
Admitted students at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma typically score between 21–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma cost?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,662 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
For 2024-25, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's published tuition and required fees were $20,190 for out-of-state students and $9,000 for in-state students -- $11,190 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
Similar colleges in OK
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK · 66% admit rate
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK · 65% admit rate
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · 62% admit rate
East Central University
Ada, OK · 58% admit rate
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK · 75% admit rate
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK
Comparing University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma against another school?
Open the comparison view