PublicTownSouthwestern Oklahoma State University
SWOSU
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096-3001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution in Weatherford with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.5K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,744 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,542.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bulldogs
History & Fun Facts
- •History SWOSU was first established through an act of the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1901 as "Southwestern Normal School", although no classes were held until 1903.
- •In 1920, the preparatory part of the school closed and a four-year baccalaureate degree program replaced it.
- •The first bachelor's degrees by the renamed "Southwestern State Teachers College" were awarded in the spring of 1921.
- •Southwestern administration building in 1919 The Great Depression brought several attempts to close the school for financial reasons.
- •In 1939, the school added a vocational training curriculum to its teacher-training mission.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-5.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,750
Programs (67)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
24
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OK state average