1901
Weatherford, OK

School Details

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is known for its quality academic programs and its friendly service to students, alumni, and friends. The University was established by an act of the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1901 as the Southwestern Normal School. The Normal School was authorized to offer two years of training and four years of preparatory work for students who were not qualified for college admission. The first classes met in 1903. The first baccalaureate degrees were awarded in May of 1921.

Students may complete associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees while attending either the traditional on-campus classes or participating in distance learning opportunities provided through state-of-the-art technology. Experienced and professional faculty provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The goal of the University is for students to develop excellent communication skills, increase creativity, master critical thinking skills, serve communities, and to have a comprehensive understanding of the relevance of their education.

Accreditation & Licensing

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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