Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Altus, Oklahoma, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Western Oklahoma State College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 815 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,248 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 32.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.03x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,267 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Human Development & Family Studies, Business Administration & Management, and Agriculture.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,248
Graduation Rate
32.4%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$7,267
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.63x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.03x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
815
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
55.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,586
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,954
Pell Grant Rate
36.9%
Federal Loan Rate
15.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,781
Income $30K–$48K
$5,875
Income $48K–$75K
$5,440
Income $110K+
$13,233
Student Demographics
Women
63.0%
White
44.8%
Black
7.2%
Hispanic
26.0%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
8.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Associate degree (Accredited)
Programs (15)
Associate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $87,825 | 71 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $33,501 | 60 |
| Business Administration & Management | $31,188 | 19 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 18 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 13 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 12 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 25 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Air Transportation | Associate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Military Applied Sciences | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Colleges in Oklahoma
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Oklahoma
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Oklahoma
- Most Affordable Colleges in Oklahoma
- Best ROI Colleges in Oklahoma
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Oklahoma
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