Southwestern Oklahoma State University
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University logo | |
| Type | State university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1901 |
| President | John M. Hays |
| Undergraduates | 4,504[1] |
| Postgraduates | 380[1] |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural, 73 acres (295 km²)[2] |
| Colors | blue and gray |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Website | www.swosu.edu/ |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university in Weatherford, Oklahoma, U.S.A. Southwestern Oklahoma State operates a branch campus in Sayre, Oklahoma. The university was originally named Southwestern Normal School by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature when it was established in 1901.[3]
Southwestern Oklahoma State's athletic teams participate in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference. The team mascot is the bulldog, and the school colors are blue, gray and white.
The current president of SWOSU is Dr. John Hays, and the student body president is Greg Franklin of Midwest City, Oklahoma. President Hays likes to cook popcorn for students on Fridays.
Blanchard, Oklahoma, country music singer and songwriter Jeremy Castle played football for SWOSU in 1993 and 1994.
SWOSU is one of seven state regional universities in the state of Oklahoma.
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Brief Description: Southwestern Oklahoma State University maintains a rich tradition that includes strong academic programs, quality faculty and helpful support staff. Founded in 1901, the SWOSU campus includes 190 acres overlooking the Little Deer Creek Valley and the City of Weatherford, a community of approximately 12,000. Weatherford is located 60 miles west of Oklahoma City on Interstate 40.
General Information: 'Type of Institution: Regional four-year University Other locations: Sayre Support: State Enrollment (Note to institutions: this is unduplicated headcount): 6,286 Setting (rural, urban, residential, etc.): Rural approximately 60 miles west of Oklahoma City on Interstate 40
Academic Information:Academic emphasis: Arts & Sciences, Behavioral Sciences & Education, Professional and Graduates Studies, Business & Technology, Pharmacy, Associate and Applied Programs Degree programs: Associate in Science Computer Science Criminal Justice General Business General Studies General Studies with Emphasis on American Indian Studies Pre-Nursing
Associate in Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology
Bachelors Art Education Accounting Athletic Training Biology Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Science Communication Arts Computer Science Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Engineering Physics Engineering Technology English English Education Entrepreneurship Exercise Science Finance Graphic Design Health Care Administration Health Information Management Health & Physical Education Health Science History History Education Industrial Technology Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Education Music Education Music – Elective Studies in Business Music – Performance Music Therapy Natural Science Education Nursing Park Law Enforcement Parks & Recreation Management Political Science Psychology Social Work Spanish Special Education Technology Education Two-Dimensional Studio Three-Dimensional Studio
Masters Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Music Master of Science
Doctorate Degrees Pharm D - Doctor of Pharmacy
Certificate Programs A+ Certification Microsoft Certified Systems Professional Net-work+ Certification Early Childhood Education Speech & Drama Aquatics Specialist Outdoor Education Specialist
Pre-Professional Curricula Pre-Communication Sciences & Disorders Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Health Information Management Pre-Law Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Nutritional Sciences/clinical dietetics Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant Pre-Optometry Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant Pre-Physician Associate/Assistant Pre-Radiologic Technology/Radiology Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Class times offered: Daytime, evening and weekend Special programs: SWOSU offers interactive video classes throughout Oklahoma Academic calendar: Fall semester (August through early December); spring semester (January to early May); summer semester (June to end of July, early August).
Faculty Information Total faculty: 268 Full-time faculty: 213 Part-time faculty: 55 Student-faculty ratio (Note to institutions: this is FTE): 20 to 1 Percent of faculty with advanced degrees: 95% Faculty involvement: Faculty advise students
Admissions Information ACT/SAT requirements: ACT: 20, SAT: 940 High school graduation: Required, GED is accepted High school GPA: Overall GPA of 2.7 and rank in the upper 50 percent of your class High school curriculum requirements: 15-unit core curriculum Application process: Submit complete application, with $15 application fee, official high school transcript and ACT or SAT score(s) Application deadlines: March 1 for scholarships
Transfer Students Minimum college GPA required: 2.0 GPA minimum Maximum credits transferable: 60 hours from a 2 year school; 90 hours from a 4 year school Items required for application: Completed application, with $15 application fee, official college transcripts (high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores are also required if less than 24 college credit hours completed).
International Students TOEFL test requirements: score of 500 and a satisfactory ACT or SAT score
Housing Information Housing types: two women’s; three men’s dorms; 32 Bulldog Apartments for upperclassmen & married students Food services: “food-court style” Cafeteria, “U” Grill and The University Market Equipment/services in living areas: Wireless internet access and expandable cable TV in all rooms. Common areas feature televisions, microwaves, study areas, telephones and free activities. Access to technology: Wireless internet access to all rooms
Student Life Campus organizations: minority, departmental, professional, religious and honor societies, student government, theatre/music and Greek life. Intramural sports: Flag football, basketball Collegiate sports: Football, Baseball, Cross Country, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Rodeo Special student services: veteran and financial or physical disadvantages student services available
Costs Tuition: $3,000 Academic service fees: Fees vary for courses. Average per hour cost is $3. Mandatory fees: $750 Room and board: $3,400 Books and supplies: $1,000
Financial Aid Types of financial aid available: Academic, talent-based awards and need based aid Percentage of full-time freshmen who applied for aid: 77% Percentage who demonstrated need: 74% Percentage who demonstrated need and received aid: 99% Average financial aid package: $3,885.00 Application process: Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid and application Application deadlines: March 1 for scholarships
Contact Information Name, address, telephone number (including toll-free), fax number and e-mail address of contact office: Southwestern Oklahoma State University Todd Boyd, Shamus Moore and Rebecca Manney, Admissions & Recruitment Office 100 Campus Drive Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096 Phone: 580.774.3782 Fax: 580.774.7131 E-mail: admissions@swosu.edu Web site address of institution: www.swosu.edu
References
- ^ a b Fact Book retrieved June 7, 2006
- ^ STUDENT HANDBOOK FALL 2005 (PDF file) retrieved June 7, 2006
- ^ SWOSU History retrieved June 7, 2006