Campus & Student Life at Western Oklahoma State College

Home to about 1,353 undergraduates in 2020, Western Oklahoma State College is a small, public college located in Altus, Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Western Oklahoma State College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Western Oklahoma State College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Western Oklahoma State College Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western Oklahoma State College Disability Services.

Western Oklahoma State College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Western Oklahoma State College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Western Oklahoma State College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Western Oklahoma State College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Western Oklahoma State College

Western Oklahoma State College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Western Oklahoma State College

Western Oklahoma State College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,353 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 526 (38.9%). Part-time attendance was 827 (61.1%).

Western Oklahoma State College is Ranked #1,309 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western Oklahoma State College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Western Oklahoma State College #1309 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western Oklahoma State College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western Oklahoma State College Diversity Guide.

Western Oklahoma State College Competes in the NJCAA

Western Oklahoma State College has a total of 155 student athletes, 103 men and 52 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Oklahoma State College Athletics