University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

1727 W. Alabama
Chickasha, OK 73018-5322
http://www.usao.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1908
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,430
Endowment6,107,073
Application DeadlineSeptember 6
Application Fee15
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineSeptember 6
Tuition3,720 in-state, 8,820 out-of-state
Room/Board4,510
Services
Associated FirmsFAA, Devon Oil, Industry Systems
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsHerbarium, Art Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsHerbarium, Art Gallery
Periodical Subs150
# of Books74,256
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months75%
within one year90%
within two years95%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities1.6%
Students in sororities2.6%
Campus Size75 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing37%
College housing typescoed dorms (35%), apartment for single students (65%)
Popular Events Droverstock, Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, Scholastic Achievement Meet, Tinsel Ball, Montmartre Art Festival
Nearest AirportOklahoma City (41)
Nearest TrainOklahoma City (41)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society
Number of Organizations45
# of fraternities1
# of sororities1
Students in fraternities2%
Students in sororities3%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Trend
Honor SocietiesAlpha Lambda Delta, Hypatia, Beta Beta Beta, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Chi-Alpha, Baptist Campus Ministry, Catholic Student Center, FCA
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African American Student Association, Inter-tribal Heritage, International Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) University Musicians, Young Democrats, College Republican, American Sign Language, Art Club, Biology Club, Habitat for Humanity, History Club, L. I. T. Club, National Speech Language and Hearing Association, Phi Beta Lambda (Business), Phi Lamda Chi Fraternity, Pre-Law Club, Psychology Club, Residents Hall Council, Math Club, Spanish Club, Sociological Society, Drover Spirit, Students Activities Board, Drama Club, USAO Ambassadors, Student National Education Association, Technology & Associated Sciences, Zeta Phi Eta (Communication), Players Club, Feminist Collective, Student Government Association, PEMM (Physical Education Minors & Majors, Volunteer Action Council, Gay Straight Alliance, Student Coalition.