Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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How strong are the academics at Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
23%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

SWOSU has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
152
10-19
199
20-29
148
30-39
32
40-49
20
50-99
8

Honors Programs

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on SWOSU's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University:

70%
First-year retention rate
23%
4-year grad rate
36%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Southwestern Oklahoma State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Pharmaceutical Sciences
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
34.8
72.24
109.68
147.12
184.56
222

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
  • Microbiology, General 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 112
  • Organizational Leadership 15
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 12
  • Communication, General 12
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 25
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 56
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 12
  • Music Teacher Education 8
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 7
  • History Teacher Education 3
  • Art Teacher Education 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 3
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 18
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 18
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 18
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 10
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 222
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences 67
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 66
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 66
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 66
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 18
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 12
  • Public Health, General 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 14
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 35
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 35
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 35
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 32
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 22
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 22
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 16
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 16
  • Graphic Design 7

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