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.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
27%
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 19:1. 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
222
10-19
225
20-29
122
30-39
46
40-49
18
50-99
7

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:

68%
First-year retention rate
27%
4-year grad rate
41%
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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
11.6
57.68
103.76
149.84
195.92
242

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16
  • Microbiology, General 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 97
  • Organizational Leadership 14
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 13
  • Communication, General 13
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 30
  • Artificial Intelligence 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 47
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 13
  • Music Teacher Education 12
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
  • History Teacher Education 3
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 26
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 26
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 26
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 242
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences 57
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 45
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 45
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 45
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 16
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 11
  • Public Health, General 8
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 5
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 50
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 50
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 50
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 20
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 29
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 18
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 11
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 11
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 28
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 8
  • Graphic Design 8
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