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Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ. (SWOSU) Reviews

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  • 7 out of 7 people found this review useful.

    Jace from Chicago, IL

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    What you learn is very dependent on what you put into it. If you're really eager to learn, there are a ton of great faculty that are eager to share their knowledge.
    Did enjoy being here

    LOVED it here. If you are respectful and demonstrate that you are there to learn, the faculty and staff bend-over-backwards to help you.

    Loved living in Jefferson Hall. Moved off campus and hated it -- moved back to Jefferson.
    Bang for the buck

    Has to be one of the best values out there.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit the campus! The HS Relations staff is fantastic.

    Make friends with people that live in the dorms -- they are on the ones that know about the fun stuff going on.

    Even if you live off campus, consider getting a campus meal plan.

    Find ways to show the faculty that you are there to learn. Ask questions in class, take advantage of office hours to ask in-depth questions. The key at SWOSU is to separate yourself from some of the other students who are kind of coasting.

    Join a club -- any club -- just to get plugged-in to meet new people. If you're not sure what's best for you, stop by the VP of Student Affairs' office for help.

    As it gets closer to graduation, you need to take charge of your own job search. When I was there (in the mid-90s) virtually no recruiters came to campus and the office wasn't much help.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want to balance academics with the social aspects of college life.

    Students looking for a campus with friendly people.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Morgan from Yukon, OK

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    At SWOSU I have had many great teachers. What helps a lot in finding good teachers is searching them first at ratemyprofessor.com. This site has helped me find teachers that aren't too difficult but still teach great. It always helps to find people who have had the professor before also. Those students will have notes and maybe even the book with highlighted material directly from that specific professor. It's all about using your resources.
    Am enjoying being here

    Everyone on campus is very kind and friendly. Everyone of my professors I've had has been easy to work with and willing to help out in any way they can. They all make it very easy to ask questions and if you still don't understand to go and talk to them in their office for more information on the subject. There isn't a whole lot to do around the campus so that is probably it's biggest fault. Most students go home on the weekends.
    Bang for the buck

    SWOSU is one of the more affordable schools around which is why I attended here. You still get a quality education without emptying your pockets.
    Tips for prospective students

    Talk to others who have gone here. There are many tricks I've learned about free printing or free copies that I never would have known unless I talked to other students around the campus. Also, get to know as many people as you can. This way you will always have someone to eat with and you will recognize many faces around campus. Get your homework done as soon as possible. Staying ahead of the game with your work makes everything much easier and causes a lot less stress.

    Definitely visit the campus.

    Ask questions.

    Live in the dorms the first year, you will meet lots of people.

    The meal plan isn't always good if you like making your own food, there aren't a whole lot of choices to choose from in the cafeteria or university grill.

    Great for these types of students

    SWOSU is great for students who are from small towns and want the college experience but don't want to go way out of their norm. Weatherford has a very small town feeling.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Alejandra from Guymon, OK

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Teachers here love what they are doing and are eager to teach. There are many good and wise teachers especially in any science department. Students can find professors in any subject that teach the way they learn. Teachers are always available to help ,and if not there are help or tutoring centers. Not only do you learn about your major, but you are also being taught how to become responsible adult with the help of professors and peers.
    Am enjoying being here

    I live in Oklahoma Hall and have met many kind people. I have made so many friends either in my dorm or in the activities I participate in. There are so many activities one can join depending on their majors or interests. You love music then join band. Love leadership then think about student government. There are many religious activities if you love your religion. No matter who you are,you can belong here with SWOSU`s variety of activities.
    Bang for the buck

    SWOSU is one of the cheapest schools. For one year the total comes out to be around $8,000. Meal plans are not that expensive, and you can rent books.
    Tips for prospective students

    Even if it is for a year, live in the dorm. Also, join activities. You will meet new people and have the wonderful college experience. Every teacher has office hours therefore take advantage of that. Your grades will improve.
    Great for these types of students

    SWOSU is known for its pharmacy and nursing school. It has great science programs and great teachers. Also, it offers music therapy,something many universities do not have. SWOSU is the school for people who like small campuses and like the idea of teachers getting to know their students.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Ashley from Lawton, OK

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will enjoy being here

    Everyone that I came in contact with while I was visiting the campus was extremely friendly. They also said that Weatherford loves its college students! I really enjoyed the atmosphere, and you will too if you like the small town feel.
    Bang for the buck

    They have great academic programs, and even the one of the top pharmacy schools in the nation. Tuition is not outrageous, so it is affordable to get a great education.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Chaise from Tulsa, OK

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    several different class choices
    Will enjoy being here

    not overcrowded good class sizes for leraning and getting along with each other
    Bang for the buck

    Cheaper than several other colleges and you have the same education

  • Monica from Huntsville, AL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    SWOSU is awesome! I just finished my first year there, and it was one of the best years of my life.
    Tips for prospective students

    Live on campus for at least one year, and get involved or you will get sick of the dorms really fast.
    Academic Rigor

    Classes are tough, especially if you are a pharmacy or education major, but the teachers are wonderful.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms are old and dull looking, but there is always something going on, so it can be fun if you make friends.
    Food and Dining

    I wasn't a big fan of the food provided since it was so unhealthy and gross, but some people like it.
    What to do for fun

    In town, there is pretty much nothing to do other than shopping and eating, which doesn't typically agree with a college student's budget, but get involved and there will be all kinds of things to do on campus.
    Bang for the buck

    I'm going there out of state, and it's pretty easy to get a waiver so you only have to pay in state tuition. Even with out of state tuition, it's cheaper than most college tuition
    Campus Safety

    There is a very low crime rate on campus, and campus police will help with whatever you need help with

  • Nick from Clinton, OK

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Its a very nice college for its size, some people may underestimate it for its size. The professors are very knowledgeable and friendly. They're a very tight knit group and very affordable.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved, the professors will bend over backward for students that are willing to put out the effort.
    Academic Rigor

    The professors will push you hard but so will real life. Some are harder than others.
    Dorm Life

    The people are friendly but sometimes noisy at night.
    Food and Dining

    The Turkey Burger is excellent in their cafeteria. They have many other great foods. The Duke Diner is sometimes hit and miss but has a lot of variety to make up for it.
    What to do for fun

    Hang out with friends, surf the internet, and watch some tv. Don't get too much free time after homework but it will be worth it in the end.
    Bang for the buck

    One of the cheapest schools in the area and they have very competent professors.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    There is a creepy looking doll in the window on the east side of the Old Science Building. No one knows why they have it there positioned looking out the window, gives everyone the creeps.
    Great for these types of students

    Great campus.
    Clubs and Activities

    Over 120 clubs so there's something something for everyone, Shameless plug for my own club, we have a College Robotics Club go RoboDawgs!
    Greek Life

    Many Greek organizations on campus, not part of one personally though.
    Campus Safety

    Rarely hear of any incidents so I think the campus is pretty safe and I see the campus police on patrol quite regularly.

  • Amanda from Clinton, OK

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    SWOSU is an amazing campus. It's is affordable, clean, well-displayed, friendly, and has close nit community. On top of all that SWOSU has a fast growing Engineering department, and has been working with Oklahoma high schoolers with the First Tech Challenge which is high school level robotics competitions.
    Tips for prospective students

    The campus may seem small, but looks can be deceiving. Go to the campus, look at all the departments your interested in, talk to the teachers (they are always willing to give you a summary of the class and are really friendly), and talk to some of the students in the departments building to get a better perspective of the area of your interest. SWOSU is an awesome campus, don't rule it out until you check it out.
    Academic Rigor

    SWOSU is at the top of the Pharmacy schools, and has amazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs. The teachers are really friendly and care about their students success which helps a lot when you need help with your work. They have a very high graduation rate compared to most schools in Oklahoma.
    Dorm Life

    Having a dorm on campus can be life saver. You have almost 24/7 access to computers, exercise equiptment, free laundry, free internet connection, free cable, and the different dorms are always having fun nights where they get everyone together for fun activities. From any dorm you can walk to where you need to be on campus.
    Food and Dining

    SWOSU has an awesome concession area at the Wellness Center, and the Student Union is conviently located right in the middle of campus. There are so many choices for food, dessert, and much more. They even have a Starbucks in the Student Union.
    What to do for fun

    Each dorm has a lounge to hang with friends at and play pool, ping pong, watch movies, and frequently have fun nights with all sorts of activities. The Wellness Center has exercise equiptment, a rock wall, basketball courts, and loads more. Weatherford has a movie theatre, the YMCA, bowling, SWOSU and local pools, and is close to Oklahoma City.
    Bang for the buck

    Take the price of most schools in Oklahoma, and cut it in half to get the affordable SWOSU price with the same or better education provided. They also give out tons of scholarships. You get more for less.
    Great for these types of students

    Students going into Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, and almost any other major area you can think of. It's a great school for anyone.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are so many clubs and activities that its hard to not want to be in all of them. Each area of study pretty much has their own clubs, and if the impossible happens and you can't find a good club, it is extremely easy to make one. There over a hundred clubs that I know of and I haven't even tried looking up all of them.
    Campus Safety

    There are campus police 24/7. SWOSU is a completely smoke-free campus which is extremely rare. I can't think of a safer, or cleaner campus.

  • Shyanne from Clinton, OK

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Kevin from Mustang, OK

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    From reading, it looks like there are many different majors here, especially in science.
    Will enjoy being here

    Everyone I met was really friendly.
    Bang for the buck

    By far the cheapest university that I looked at. Not overly large, but still looks like it is a good choice
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely talk to a professor. They are extremely gracious and helpful. Don't judge this college by it small size, take a trip around the campus.

  • Haley from Weatherford, OK

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This semester as a freshman has been good and my classes are just normal general ed. so it is pretty easy so far but the teachers are awesome! I am in pre-pharmacy now so it definitely will get harder if anyone plans to become a pharmacist but it will be worth it.
    Am enjoying being here

    It is super fun and friendly! The teachers are great and actually want to help their students and the class room sizes aren't big at all, of course because it isn't a huge school, which I like. But the chemistry teachers realllllyyyyyy push all their students mainly becuase they want to push the pharmacy students to their limits!
    Bang for the buck

    I definitely think SWOSU is worth it. Because OU is the only other pharmacy school in Oklahoma and it is more expensive and isn't as good of a program as SWOSU (what I heard everywhere and looked up). So SWOSU is like 5X cheaper for better or same education! =)
    Tips for prospective students

    If you go for pre-pharmacy/pharmacy, definitely make sure you get the right science teachers because some are suuuppperr super harder than others (especially the chemistry teachers) so it would be a good idea to ask around. GOOD LUCK FOR ANY!

  • Kristen from Collinsville, OK

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Bang for the buck

    Cheap tuition, smaller class sizes as it's a smaller institution.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit the campus. I love it.
    Great for these types of students

    I went to a small school, and so it was an easy transition.

  • Curtis from Weatherford, OK

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Great school, best college I been to so far. this school has a lot of instructor to student time unlike a lot of other college's where instructors really don't teach. great clubs to get involved with plus great staff, instructors, students, athletics and coaches to meet!
    Am enjoying being here

    Phi beta lambda has been a huge part of me enjoying SWOSU along with the staff, students and instructors
    Bang for the buck

    cheapest school around oklahoma yet!
    Tips for prospective students

    be on top of all of your classes and make sure you are always on time for test, class, workshops, meetings, etc
    Great for these types of students

    any!