Western Oklahoma State College
- 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 1,354 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 34% over five years.
| Western Oklahoma State College | (OK) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 56 staff | 154 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Cheering, SoftballCheering, Softball, |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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: 07/28/2021
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Western Oklahoma State College is Vernon College (35.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Vernon CollegePublic2,930 students | 35.30 Mi4400 College Dr.
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-6291 35.302,930 - Clarendon CollegePublic1,689 students | 91.00 Mi1122 College Drive
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3571 91.001,689 - 1,900 students | 96.80 Mi1300 S Country Club Rd
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2552 96.801,900 - 12,029 students | 111.40 Mi7777 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 682-1611 111.4012,029 - 5,351 students | 113.60 Mi900 N Portland
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 947-4421 113.605,351
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