University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma

1727 W. Alabama, Chickasha, OK 73018-532 - View Map View Map

School Notes Overview:

    The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is the state's public liberal arts college. Its mission is to provide the public with a distinctive and accessible liberal arts and sciences education. In combining an interdisciplinary core curriculum with superior instruction in major fields of study, USAO aims to provide a thorough education that prepares students for meaningful, purposeful lives.

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School Overview:

University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma
County Grady County, OK
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 967 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 288 students
 
Total Enrollment 1,254 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 508 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 84%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 41%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,223
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 33%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $2,176
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 48%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $3,362
% Students Receiving Loans 44%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,016

School Notes:

  • The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma is located in Chickasha, a friendly community in a region of Oklahoma rich in history and culture. USAO is proud to have a chance to introduce the campus, faculty, and distinctive program through this website. Liberally educated men and women think and act critically, creatively, and humanely. They take charge of their lives and develop their unique potentials with reason, imagination, and human concern. USAO accepts the challenge to provide an academic and social environment that promotes liberal learning. Welcome to USAO!
  • The program was designed with one basic idea in mind: the citizen of the future must understand the world in ways that reach through specific disciplines - and beyond.
  • USAO offers 23 degree programs across the spectrum, plus 13 pre-professional programs such as pre-law and pre-pharmacy. USAO is a public liberal arts college, one of only a few in the nation.
  • University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is Accredited by North Central Association Of Colleges And Schools Continuously since 1920 , National Council For Accreditation Of Teacher Education, Oklahoma State Department Of Education, Council On Education Of The Deaf, National Association Of Schools Of Music.
  • Profile last updated: 05/09/2008.

In the News:

  • Muskogee man earns bachelor’s (Muskogee Phoenix)
    posted on May 5, 2011 at 05:32:59 am
    A University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma - Chickasha student from Muskogee was one of 115 students who graduated Friday. Jacob Lee Seabolt of Muskogee received a Bachelor of Science Degree.
  • Artscope enrollment now open for children (The Express-Star)
    posted on April 19, 2011 at 11:27:00 pm
    — Summer in Chickasha means one thing for local children -- Artscope. Chickasha’s premier arts camp is gearing up for a fun two weeks by offering scholarships to the community. In its 13th year, Artscope is scheduled June 13-24 on the campus of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
  • USAO sidewalk chalk festival draws out creativity in Chickasha (The Oklahoman)
    posted on April 12, 2011 at 11:47:10 pm
    Artists of all ages gathered Thursday at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha to create artwork with sidewalk chalk. The annual Montmartre Sidewalk Chalk Festival attracted more than 750 artists.
  • Eagles fall to Drovers (The Edmond Sun)
    posted on March 25, 2011 at 05:29:52 am
    The Oklahoma Christian baseball team suffered an 8-5 defeat on the road to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma on Thursday.
  • Dance, Dance, Dance (The Express-Star)
    posted on March 7, 2011 at 03:12:18 pm
    CHICKASHA — On Feb. 26, the hip-hop performance groups of April's Dance Studio performed at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma basketball game.

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