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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

#1123 in US ranking Weatherford, OK
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,648
Tuition & fees
$8,295
Avg. aid
$7,746
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$51,798
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

Fall Homecoming is one of SWOSU's recurring campus traditions, bringing athletics and other community activities into the same period of the academic calendar. Its specific schedule can vary, so students should consult the current events calendar rather than expect the same lineup every year.

Other named activities include the Bulldog Blitz Talent Show and an Organization Fair. The talent show gives participants a performance opportunity; the fair helps students meet campus groups early in the year. Together, these events illustrate both the social and practical sides of campus programming without requiring students to belong to a varsity team or an academic department to take part.

What are the student housing and dining options at Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

SWOSU offers college-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing. Reported housing includes high-speed internet access, and about 17% of students live on campus; availability, eligibility, and room assignment should not be treated as guarantees.

Students considering a residence hall should check the current housing application, contract dates, room types, and any first-year residency rule before making plans. Meal-plan terms and campus dining hours matter just as much as the room assignment, particularly for students with evening classes, jobs, or dietary needs. Those considering off-campus housing should compare the full cost of rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation with a campus housing-and-dining package rather than comparing rent with a room charge alone.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

112

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
19:1
Undergraduates living on campus
17%
Campus size
73 acres

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Al Harris Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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