Western Oklahoma State College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Western Oklahoma State College is a public community college in Altus, Oklahoma, enrolling about 815 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,267 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,586. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,586
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,267 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 815 58.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.14%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 19.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 46.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,519
- Room & Board: $7,735 annual estimate
Western Oklahoma State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Western Oklahoma State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Western Oklahoma State College?
Western Oklahoma State College is located in Altus, OK (ZIP 73521-1397).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Western Oklahoma State College public or private?
Western Oklahoma State College is a Public institution.
How much does Western Oklahoma State College cost?
Published tuition: $5,586 in-state, $9,954 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,267.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,781 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,875 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,440 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,646 |
| $110,001+ | $13,233 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,344.
How big is Western Oklahoma State College?
Total enrollment: 815 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,519 students.
About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Western Oklahoma State College?
150%-time completion rate: 31.14%.
First-year retention: 55.7%.
What do graduates of Western Oklahoma State College earn?
Median earnings: $33,374 six years after entry; $38,248 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
36.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Western Oklahoma State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (55 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (52 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (26 completions)
- Child Development (22 completions)
- 00.0010 (21 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (16 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (14 completions)
- Psychology, General (12 completions)
- Mathematics, General (10 completions)
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Western Oklahoma State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.14%; median earnings $38,248 at 10 years; net price $7,267. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,586
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Oklahoma State College was $5,586.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,267
2024 Value
In 2024 Western Oklahoma State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,267.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,068 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,267 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,344 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,816 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,735 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,921 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,684 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Western Oklahoma State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Western Oklahoma State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Western Oklahoma State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,000 | $6,871 | $5,730 |
| 2014 | $3,096 | $7,160 | $5,707 |
| 2015 | $3,196 | $7,464 | $6,966 |
| 2016 | $3,561 | $7,625 | $5,744 |
| 2017 | $3,878 | $9,027 | $5,132 |
| 2018 | $4,662 | $8,726 | $5,082 |
| 2019 | $4,662 | $8,726 | $6,213 |
| 2020 | $4,978 | $9,032 | $5,364 |
| 2021 | $5,166 | $9,282 | $4,856 |
| 2022 | $5,446 | $9,618 | $6,250 |
| 2023 | $5,446 | $9,618 | $7,461 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Western Oklahoma State College reported total enrollment of about 815 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.8%), Hispanic or Latino (26.0%), and Two or More Races (8.1%). About 36.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
58.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Western Oklahoma State College in 2024 is 815 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,519 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.7%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
24.56% 100% Completion Time
31.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 24.56% of students graduating from Western Oklahoma State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 33% male / 67% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 4% male / 96% female
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 46% male / 54% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Western Oklahoma State College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$38,248 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.84% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1215.81% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Western Oklahoma State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 55 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 52 completions
3. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 26 completions
4. Child Development: 22 completions
5. 00.0010: 21 completions
6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 16 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 14 completions
8. Psychology, General: 12 completions
9. Mathematics, General: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Western Oklahoma State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Western Oklahoma State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Oklahoma State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 46.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,142
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,811
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Western Oklahoma State College is a public institution located in Altus, OK, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. Enrollment is approximately 815 students. Student body composition includes White (44.8%), Hispanic or Latino (26.0%), Two or More Races (8.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.14%. Approximately 36.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Altus, OK 73521-1397
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.14% graduation rate at Western Oklahoma State College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Western Oklahoma State College located?
Western Oklahoma State College is located in Altus, OK.
How much does Western Oklahoma State College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,586 and average net price is $7,267 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,735 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Western Oklahoma State College?
Western Oklahoma State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,519 students, White (44.8%), Hispanic or Latino (26.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Western Oklahoma State College?
About 47.4% of students at Western Oklahoma State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Western Oklahoma State College earn?
Median earnings are $33,374 six years after entry and $38,248 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Western Oklahoma State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Western Oklahoma State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Western Oklahoma State College public or private?
Western Oklahoma State College is a public institution located in Altus, OK.
Is Western Oklahoma State College an HBCU?
No. Western Oklahoma State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Western Oklahoma State College a tribal college?
No. Western Oklahoma State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Western Oklahoma State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Western Oklahoma State College reports 26.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Western Oklahoma State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Western Oklahoma State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Oklahoma trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.