University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Oklahoma

Small public liberal arts college in rural Oklahoma with low tuition and selective admissions.

College statistics

Address:
17th Street and Grand Avenue
Chickasha, OK
73018
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://usao.edu/
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public four-year institution in Chickasha, Oklahoma, serving 914 students. The university emphasizes a liberal arts education with a special focus on arts and sciences, though business is the most popular undergraduate major. Located in a town setting, USAO offers a compact academic environment distinct from larger state universities.

In-state tuition is $6,630 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $15,570 including room and board. Out-of-state tuition runs $17,820, raising the out-of-state cost of attendance to $26,760. The university accepts 55.8% of applicants. Enrollees typically score at the 75th percentile on the SAT Reading at 618 and Math at 570, or ACT Composite at 25.

USAO's six-year graduation rate is not provided in available data; prospective students should ask the admissions office about retention and completion rates, as well as what academic support services are available. The university suits students seeking affordable in-state tuition, a structured liberal arts curriculum, and smaller class sizes. Visit usao.edu for more information.