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Visit Get Info Apply Give Search Site MyUSAO ALUMNI Toggle navigation MyUSAO ALUMNI Search Site Explore USAO Explore USAO “USAO’s innovative programs and rigorous curriculum continue to attract and challenge bright and curious students; and as its President, I am honored to serve this extraordinary institution for the good of Oklahoma’s commonwealth.” - President John Feaver Explore More Explore USAO Visit Campus Campus Events Drover Athletics Find People & Services Campus News Admissions & Aid Admissions & Aid At Oklahoma's public liberal arts college, USAO offers small classes, highly-qualified faculty and a commitment to undergraduate education that you'd expect from a small private college--at a price you'd find in a state school. Explore More Admissions & Aid Apply Future Students Scholarships & Aid Tuition & Fees Visit & Events Admitted Students Academics Academics At USAO you will get a distinctive, transformative educational experience. Our innovative and creative core curriculum, combined with superior instruction in major fields of study, will prepare you to challenge and change the world in which you live--creating a future of your own. Explore More Academics Majors and Minors Undergraduate Research Student Success Center Campus Calendar Academic Resources Commencement Arts & Culture Arts & Culture From award-winning performers and speakers to art exhibits and student performances, there is always something happening at USAO. We work hard to keep the calendar filled with exciting and intellectually stimulating events. Explore More Arts & Culture Arts Music Theatre Arts Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series Speaker Series Spring Triad Athletics Athletics At USAO we have a long history of athletic success in all of our sports. Cheer on the Drovers as they compete in 13 NAIA sports. Drover Athletics Athletics Home Schedule News Recruit Me Watch Live Student Life Student Life At USAO we are committed to creating a vibrant, residential college experience where you can be yourself and enjoy all the university has to offer. Explore More Student Life Housing Dining Services Student Services Campus Safety 1 What is a liberal arts education? Learn More build a solid foundation Merriam-Webster defines the liberal arts as “college or university studies intended to provide chiefly general knowledge and to develop general intellectual capacities as opposed to professional or vocational skills.” But at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, it means so much more. It is who we are and what we believe best prepares students for success in today's rapidly changing world. critical thinking skills As Oklahoma’s only public liberal arts university, USAO provides students with a wide-ranging educational experience grounded in the sciences and humanities that reinforces communication, critical thinking and problem solving. create your own path USAO’s Interdisciplinary Studies program maintains a 50-year tradition of integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines and is required of all students who pursue a degree at USAO. Learn more about our IDS Core 2 Will I fit in at USAO? Learn More drover alum since day one By choosing USAO, you are choosing to become part of a much larger family, a wide network of people you can count on long after your time at USAO comes to an end. get involved Getting involved with campus clubs and organizations is one of the best ways to interact with other Drovers. With more than 30 clubs and organizations to choose from, plus a continuous calendar of community activities, everyone can find a way to get involved. customize your experience An important part of college is discovering new interests, hobbies and friendships. At USAO, we urge you to customize your college experience to and see how they are all interconnected . Learn more about student life 3 Why should I choose USAO? Learn More small class sizes With a student to faculty ration of 13:1, you will have the chance to work alongside our facultyto gain real-world experience that will not only prepare you for your chosen career, but will ensure you excel. affordable Year after year, we are recognized nationally for providing a high-quality, yet affordable liberal arts education. Four out of five USAO students receive some form of scholarships or financial aid. take your place We can't wait to meet you! Come see all that USAO has to offer. Schedule your campus visit What Our Students Are Saying "At USAO, I was not a number. I was a student with a face and a name. USAO was home to me. And for an international student like me, that was a major win." "USAO offered me something that some of the major universities in Oklahoma couldn’t offer, which was small class size, easy access to professors and a small but friendly campus community. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for something outside the norm." "USAO is a model for what other universities should strive to be: genuinely invested in the future of its students, diverse enough to foster success for all students and committed to being a source of comfort, even long after graduation." "The IDS courses at USAO prepared me for teaching Kindergarten. I received insight from all kinds of backgrounds and it helped me become a better version of myself." satisfy your Curiosity schedule your visit "My liberal arts education has allowed me to effectively communicate with my fellow coworkers, as well as provide me with the skillset to think critically and to modify methods of care for each individual." "Interdisciplinary study allows us to discuss and engage a topic from a number of different angles. In doing so, we hope to more realistically represent the complex and changing world in which we live." "USAO had really great housing and I made friendships that will last way beyond graduation. I walked away from college a better, well-rounded person." "USAO validated and made real my choice of following an artistic path. I would not be the person or the artist that I am today without the knowledge, discipline and support of the outstanding faculty, staff and students at USAO." What Our Students Are Saying "At USAO, I was not a number. I was a student with a face and a name. USAO was home to me. And for an international student like me, that was a major win." "USAO offered me something that some of the major universities in Oklahoma couldn’t offer, which was small class size, easy access to professors and a small but friendly campus community. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for something outside the norm." "USAO is a model for what other universities should strive to be: genuinely invested in the future of its students, diverse enough to foster success for all students and committed to being a source of comfort, even long after graduation." "The IDS courses at USAO prepared me for teaching Kindergarten. I received insight from all kinds of backgrounds and it helped me become a better version of myself." satisfy your Curiosity schedule your visit "My liberal arts education has allowed me to effectively communicate with my fellow coworkers, as well as provide me with the skillset to think critically and to modify methods of care for each individual." "Interdisciplinary study allows us to discuss and engage a topic from a number of different angles. In doing so, we hope to more realistically represent the complex and changing world in which we live." "USAO had really great housing and I made friendships that will last way beyond graduation. I walked away from college a better, well-rounded person." "USAO validated and made real my choice of following an artistic path. I would not be the person or the artist that I am today without the knowledge, discipline and support of the outstanding faculty, staff and students at USAO." 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