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Western Oklahoma State College is committed to providing exemplary educational opportunities to meet the needs of the individual and the community in an increasingly global society. In accordance with our mission, Western’s educational programs and services are designed to help people achieve their individual potential, enrich their lives, and become responsible and productive members of society.
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| County |
Jackson County, OK |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
859 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,202 students |
1,409 students |
| Total Enrollment |
2,061 students |
2,175 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
90 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
76% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
46% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,504 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
33% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,398 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
37% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,791 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
23% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,851 |
$3,048 |
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- Western Oklahoma State College, established as Altus Junior College in 1926, is the oldest original municipal two-year college still in existence in Oklahoma. Its operation since 1967 has been under the provision of State Bill No. 2 of the 1967 Oklahoma Legislature and the Community Junior College Act. On August 16, 1974, the college became Western Oklahoma State College by an act of the state legislature, signed by the Governor on April 3, 1974.
- Western Oklahoma State College is geographically located in Southwestern Oklahoma. As a state-supported institution, it is open to all residents of Oklahoma but functions primarily to serve the counties of Jackson, Greer, Harmon, Kiowa, and Tillman.
- Western Oklahoma State College awards the following degrees and other forms of academic recognition to those students who successfully complete the educational program plans approved to be offered at the institution. The college offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science and Certificate Programs.
- The college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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