Western Oklahoma State College

Exemplary educational opportunities await you at the Western Oklahoma State College in Altus, Oklahoma, where you’ll receive the training and instruction to prepare you to meet the needs of the community and world at large. The school encourages becoming involved in student life to get the most of your education. You can do this by joining one of the many student clubs, from the Technology Club to the United Methodist Student Association to Phi Theta Kappa or participating in the school’s many cultural and academic events. Students also have access to leadership opportunities. Academics offered at the college include a wide range of associate’s degrees in the fields of art, science and applied science. Programs include Art, Behavioral Science, Agricultural Sciences, Criminal Justice and many more. A certificate of mastery is also offered in Child Development Assistance. Admissions have an open-door policy, providing easy access to higher education for students who have earned a high school diploma or GED and submit their ACT or SAT scores. There is no minimum score requirement for the ACT, SAT or COMPASS tests. Tuition is set lower for Oklahoma residents. Merit-based scholarships are available to eligible students who have completed a FAFSA by March 1 and received at least a score of 23 on the ACT. Other forms of financial aid include federal loans, grants and work-study programs.

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