University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,630

2023 Average Net Price

$8,685

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

55.8%

1,465 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

914

92.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.3%

66 Graduates

About

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a higher education institution located in Grady County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma were General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (11 degrees), and General Psychology (10 degrees).

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (43 degrees), 3.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is $6,630, which is $−22,650 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 189 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is $6,630, which is $22,650 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,685.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,630

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was $6,630. The cost of tuition at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is $−22,650 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,685

2023 Value

3.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,685. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma grew by 3.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,432

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was of $8,432 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 9.55% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.11% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 189 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma received 1,465 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 36.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,465 applicants, 817 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.8% acceptance rate.

There were 914 students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2023. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has an overall enrollment yield of 33.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

817

Accepted Out of 1,465

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was 55.8% (817 admissions from 1,465 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 56.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 36.8%, while admissions grew by 35.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

9% of enrolled first-time students at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma had a total enrollment of 914 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 845 students and the part-time enrollment is 69. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.7% White, 10.8% Two or More Races, 5.47% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.27% Black or African American, 3.83% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.09% Asian.

Students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.5%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Two or More Races Female (8.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 914 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 845 and the part-time enrollment is 69. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
573 enrolled students
Two or More Races
99 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 62.7% White, 10.8% Two or More Races, 5.47% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.27% Black or African American, 3.83% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.09% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 42 students (4.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 0 more women than men received degrees from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is white (43 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (14 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (11 degrees) and General Psychology (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (5 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are Elementary & middle school teachers (347,158 people), Other managers (298,219 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (238,986 people), Postsecondary teachers (221,973 people), and Secondary school teachers (219,112 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2023 are History (5 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (11 degrees), English (3 degrees), and Psychology (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are History (5 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (11 degrees), English (3 degrees), and Psychology (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are Elementary & secondary schools (649,318 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (486,142 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (228,422 people), Computer Systems Design (218,780 people), and Legal services (169,605 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
11 degrees awarded
General Psychology
10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was General Business Administration & Management with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (40).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in General Business Administration & Management, which is 7 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in General Psychology, which is 9 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.52% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
43 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is white (43 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (14 degrees).

5% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
22 degrees awarded
White Male
21 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is white female (22 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (21 degrees).

Operations

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has an endowment valued at nearly $18.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 188k (1.01%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma had a total salary expenditure of 25.8M. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma employs 19 Professors, 14 Assistant professors and 9 Instructors. Most academics at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are Male Assistant professor (10), Male Professor (10), and Female Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, Service, with 19 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

Endowment

$18.7M

2023 Endowment

5.01%

growth from 2022

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has an endowment valued at about $18.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma grew 5.01% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.27M

2023 Salaries

8.81%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma paid a median of $9.27M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($25.8M) and a 8.81% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.77% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.8% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma paid a total of $3M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma were Professor with 19 employees, Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, Service with 19 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, Male Professor with 10 employees, and Female Professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

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