University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,030

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$7,470

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

13.1%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

52.1%

1,053 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

882

82.4% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

31.4%

60 Graduates

About

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a higher education institution located in Grady County, OK. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma were General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (18 degrees), and General History (16 degrees).

In 2017, 162 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. 69.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.9% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (99 degrees), 6.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is $6,030, which is $-19,164 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is $6,030, which is $-19,164 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,470.

In 2017, 87% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 45% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$6,030

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was $6,030. The cost of tuition at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is $-19,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,470

2017 Value

9.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,470. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma grew by 9.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,565

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was of $6,565 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

45%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

87% of undergraduate students at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 4.82% with respect to 2016, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

13.1%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was 13.1%, which represents 29 out of the 222 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma received 1,053 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 21.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,053 applicants, 549 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.1% acceptance rate.

There were 882 students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2017, and 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has an overall enrollment yield of 37%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

549

Accepted Out of 1,053

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was 52.1% (549 admissions from 1,053 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 48.8%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 21.3%, while admissions grew by 29.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

9% of enrolled first-time students at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has a total enrollment of 882 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 727 students and the part-time enrollment is 155. This means that 82.4% of students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.2% White, 10.5% Two or More Races, 9.75% Hispanic or Latino, 7.37% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.08% Black or African American, 0.567% Asian, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (42.8%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Two or More Races Female (7.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, both undergraduate and graduate, is 882 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 727 and the part-time enrollment is 155. This means that 82.4% of students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are enrolled full-time compared with 80.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
513
Two or More Races
93
Hispanic or Latino
86

The enrolled student population at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 58.2% White, 10.5% Two or More Races, 9.75% Hispanic or Latino, 7.37% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.08% Black or African American, 0.567% Asian, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.9% White, 14% Black or African American, and 12.6% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (1.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 62 more women than men received degrees from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The majority of degree recipients at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are white (99 degrees awarded). There were 6.6 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (18 degrees) and General History (16 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (16 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees), and English (7 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,113,126 people), Secondary school teachers (394,911 people), Education administrators (318,039 people), Postsecondary teachers (242,942 people), and Other managers (242,775 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are History (16 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees), English (7 degrees), Education (34 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are Surgeons, Electrical & electronics engineers, Physicians, Dentists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are Elementary & secondary schools (3,150,647 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (503,702 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,011 people), Legal services (172,456 people), and Computer Systems Design (170,313 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
24 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
18 degree-majorss awarded
General History
16 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was General Business Administration & Management with 24 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 50 degrees were awarded to men at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, which is 0.446 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (112).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 15 degrees were awarded to men at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 17 degrees were awarded to women at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 17 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 30% of students graduating from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (38.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is Female and White (38.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
99 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is white (99 degrees awarded). There were 6.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (15 degrees).

1.23% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
74 degrees awarded
White Male
25 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is white female (74 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (25 degrees).

Operations

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has an endowment valued at nearly $16.5M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (0%), compared to the 7.76% average return ($2.88M on $37.1M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2017, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma had a total salary expenditure of $17.4M. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma employs 17 Professors, 15 Associate professors, and 10 Instructors. Most academics at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are Female Professors (10), Male Associate professors(9), and Male Professors (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, Service, with 18 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$16.5M

2017 Endowment

35%

growth from 2016

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has an endowment valued at about $16.5M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma grew 35% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.6M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$693k - Federal
$1.03M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma received $693k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.03M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$7.35M

2017 Salaries

decline from 2016

In 2017, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma paid a median of $7.35M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($17.4M) and a 1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.456% decline from 2015 and a 15.5% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 14.2M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma paid a total of $2.61M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (34.4%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma were Professor with 17 employees; Associate professor with 15 employees; and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees; Service with 18 employees; and Management with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was Female Professor with 10 employees, Male Associate professor with 9 employees, and Male Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

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