Southwestern Oklahoma State University
In-State
$8,469
Grad Rate (4yr)
27%
Retention
68%
Earnings
$45,744
AI Overview
Southwestern Oklahoma State University welcomes all students to its Weatherford campus, where open-access education meets personalized attention in small-town Oklahoma. With standout programs in natural resources management, cultural studies, and communications, SWOSU attracts curious students ready to explore diverse academic interests without the pressure of cutthroat competition. The close-knit community rewards self-motivated learners who appreciate direct faculty mentorship and want to chart their own path—whether that's toward environmental careers, media production, or social advocacy.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
In-State Tuition
$8,469
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,499
Room & Board
$7,634
Average Net Price
$14,459
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Federal Loans
31%
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,954
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$45,744Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$15,954Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
222 graduates
$89,549
4 yrs after graduation
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
18 graduates
$64,751
4 yrs after graduation
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
$53,668
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
127 graduates
$51,657
4 yrs after graduation
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
22 graduates
$50,937
4 yrs after graduation
Health and Medical Administrative Services
30 graduates
$50,716
4 yrs after graduation
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$50,561
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
32 graduates
$47,607
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
16 graduates
$46,983
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
34 graduates
$45,982
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
48+ programsAnd 36 more programs available
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