Western Oklahoma State College

2801 N Main St
Altus, OK 73521-1397

Tel: (580) 477-2000

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.

School Highlights

Western Oklahoma State College serves 1,460 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Western Oklahoma State College is the only community colleges within Jackson County, OK.
The nearest community college to Western Oklahoma State College is Vernon College (35.3 miles away).

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Western Oklahoma State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Oklahoma for:

The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Western Oklahoma State College	(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	56 staff	58 staff

The student population of Western Oklahoma State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Western Oklahoma State College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,460 students	1,805 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	26:1	29:1

# Full-Time Students	579 students	849 students

# Part-Time Students	881 students	956 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	96	350

% American Indian/Alaskan	2%	10%

% Asian	1%	2%

% Hispanic	9%	6%

% Black	12%	9%

% White	56%	61%

% Two or more races	6%	5%

% Non Resident races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	13%	5%

Diversity Score	0.64	0.60

College Completion Rate	18%	23%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,700	$33,300

The public in-state tuition of $4,384 is less than the state average of $4,558. The in-state tuition has grown by 47% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,739 is less than the state average of $8,857. The out-state tuition has grown by 35% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,384	$4,558

Out-State Tuition Fees	$8,739	$8,857

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	90%	88%

Median Debt for Graduates	$8,500	$11,520

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,500	$5,500

Acceptance Rate	82%	64%

ACT Composite	19	19

ACT English	19	19

ACT Math	18	18

Total Sports Offered	4 sports
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, SoftballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Softball,

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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: 07/23/2020

The nearest community college to Western Oklahoma State College is Vernon College (35.3 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Oklahoma public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,558 per year for in-state students and $8,857 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,977 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oklahoma is 66%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oklahoma community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Oklahoma is Bacone College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.