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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha, OK usao.edu 896 students

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is located in Chickasha, offering a small-town campus environment. As Oklahoma's only public liberal arts college, USAO maintains a focus on undergraduate education across disciplines. The campus itself is a designated national historic district, and the institution is known for its commitment to the liberal arts.

Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$30,135
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,000
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $20,190/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 47% of students receive Pell Grants; 38% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $6,445 $25,780
$30K – $48K $4,105 $16,420
$48K – $75K $9,684 $38,736
$75K – $110K $13,794 $55,176
$110K+ $14,515 $58,060
Sticker price (no aid) $9,000 $36,000
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
54
$39,848/yr High 10.1x
Business Administration
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51
$35,647/yr High 8.9x
Fine Arts
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24
$14,912/yr Moderate 3.1x

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