Prospective Students
The Basics
- How to apply
- Degrees we offer
- Tuition/fees/student budget
- Admissions information for Oklahoma residents:
Concurrent Students (still in high school)
Freshmen Students (coming directly out of high school)
Transfer Students (coming from another college or university)
- Admissions information for non-Oklahoma residents:
- International applicants
- Veterans of U.S. Armed Forces
Why should you get an Associate Degree?
87%In 2010, 87% of Oklahoma graduates with an associate level degree were employed 1 year after graduation.
$24,268In 2010, the average salary for graduates in the state of Oklahoma holding an associate degree 1 year after graduation was $24,268.
1/3The cost of tuition and fees at a community college is less than 1/3 of the avarage regional University.
Western offers over 20 degree programs.
Heading straight into your chosen career field after graduation? For Students looking to head straight into the work force following graduation, Western offers several Associate in Applied Science degrees. |
Transferring to a University after getting your degree? Students intending to transfer from Western to a 4 year university should pursue either an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree. |
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Faculty
First priority are the students! Western has a 20:1 teacher to student ratio. On Average, Western graduates earned a 3.0 GPA after transferring to a 4 year university! Roughly 45 percent of Western's 2012 graduates transferred to a 4 year university.
Campus Life
Count on your time being well spent at Western! We have many student organizations that you can join and host a wide variety of student activities throughout the year! When you’re not in class, you may want to socialize at Pioneer Point, workout in the Wellness Center, or watch a basketball, softball or baseball game! Go Pioneers!
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Financial Aid
Financial Aid can be a tremendous help when continuing one's education! The majority of our students, 86 percent in fact, receive some sort of financial aid. And with few colleges of Western's caliber having a higher percentage of students who receive Pell Grants, we clearly put a far greater value on student's abilities than their means.
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What is Western Oklahoma State College?
About
Western Oklahoma State College, established as Altus Junior College in 1926, is the oldest original municipal two-year college still in existence in Oklahoma...
[About WOSC]Vision
Western Oklahoma State College aspires to be the outstanding and innovative community college known for its focus on student success and its service to community and regional development.Mission
The mission of Western Oklahoma State College is to provide high quality education while ensuring equity, supporting student success, and empowering individuals to become productive members of diverse local, regional, and global communities.