University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

1727 W. Alabama
Chickasha, OK 73018-5322

Visit Website: http://www.usao.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1908
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Trimester
Undergrad Student Body:
1,430
Local Setting:
Rural
Endowment:
$6,107,073
Application Deadline:
September 6
Application Fee:
$15
Selectivity:
Selective
Tuition Costs:
$3,720 in-state, 8,820 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$4,510

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society
Student Organizations:
45
Honor Societies:
Alpha 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.
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) The Trend
Number of Fraternities:
1
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
2%
Number of Sororities:
1
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
3%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills, other
Counseling:
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, birth control
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, interest inventory, interview training, other
Local Hiring Firms:
FAA, Devon Oil, Industry Systems
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
74,256
Library Facilities:
USAO Historical Archives
Museums
Herbarium, Art Gallery
Computers Available:
135
Computers At:
computer center/labs, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
66
Wired Labs:
30
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property
Wireless Capacity:
1,500
Online Registration:
No
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (35%), apartment for single students (65%)
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
75 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Oklahoma City (41)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Oklahoma City (41)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Oklahoma City
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Popular Events:
Droverstock, Inter-Tribal Pow Wow, Scholastic Achievement Meet, Tinsel Ball, Montmartre Art Festival