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Western Oklahoma State College

Western Oklahoma State College

Altus, OK · Town · 815 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Western Oklahoma State College (WOSC) is a public community college best known for providing affordable transfer pathways and career-focused training, featuring standout programs in nursing, agriculture, and aviation. The campus offers a close-knit, supportive environment where students actively engage in competitive NJCAA athletic programs—such as baseball, basketball, and rodeo—alongside hands-on career clubs. A key defining feature of WOSC is its deep partnership with the neighboring Altus Air Force Base, creating an exceptionally military-friendly atmosphere complemented by extensive online offerings and seamless transfer partnerships with Oklahoma’s four-year universities.


Wikipedia:Western Oklahoma State College is a public community college in Altus, Oklahoma.

Location
Altus, OK, 73521-1397 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
180 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,372
Out-of-state COA
$19,740
Avg net price
$7,267
Room & board
$7,735
In-state tuition
$5,586
Out-of-state tuition
$9,954
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,781
$30–48k
$5,875
$48–75k
$5,440
$75–110k
$11,646
$110k+
$13,233
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
31%
Transferred
19%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
50%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,374
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,248
Median debt
$9,500
Monthly loan payment
$101
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,000$9,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$16,500
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
47%
Median family income
$24,575
Independent students
47%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
42%
Race & ethnicity
White
45%
Hispanic
26%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
8%
Institutional
Endowment
$8M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
46%
Avg faculty salary
$6,142/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,811
Federal loan rate
16%

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