# Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)

Public college in Weatherford, OK. IPEDS ID 207865.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southwestern-oklahoma-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/southwestern-oklahoma-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 100% (Fall 2023, IPEDS Admissions)
- Average net price after grants: $14,459 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 40%; beats 54% of OK colleges and 24% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $45,744; beats 52% of OK colleges and 28% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,987 |
| 30-48k | $10,094 |
| 48-75k | $12,069 |
| 75-110k | $17,500 |
| 110k+ | $19,595 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.48 years on average (23% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $45,744 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,987 | $49,222 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,094 | $45,221 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $12,069 | $54,069 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,500 | $78,400 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,595 | $87,786 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,334 in-state; about $23,364 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,469 in-state, $8,499 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $7,410; books: $1,218

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 17–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2023)
- Fall 2023: 1,689 applicants, 1,689 admitted, 736 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2023: acceptance 100%, ACT 17–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (37 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,846 | $89,549 | $24,027 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $46,174 | $64,751 | $20,035 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $38,641 | $53,668 | $18,700 |
| Business Administration | $43,762 | $51,657 | $22,356 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $38,506 | $50,937 | $19,757 |
| Health Administration | $41,575 | $50,716 | $27,063 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $44,818 | $50,561 | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,302 | $47,607 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $46,983 | $16,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $45,982 | $23,250 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,943 | $42,538 | $23,125 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,560 | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $26,231 | not reported | not reported |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | $50,704 | not reported | $16,816 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $115,284 | not reported | $16,250 |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $82,920 (OK), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $99,420 (OK), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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