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Western Oklahoma State College has reported a 25.5% increase in concurrent credit hours for Fall 2026 compared to Fall 2025, reflecting continued growth in opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while completing their high school education...

Western Oklahoma State College has been awarded a $1,593,701 Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant to support Pathways to Workforce Success, a five-year initiative focused on expanding career development and workforce placement services for students...

The Western Oklahoma State College Shooting Sports Team is the recipient of a cash grant from the MidwayUSA Foundation to assist with expenses such as ammunition, targets, competition entry fees, travel, administrative fees and more.

Western Oklahoma State College’s Testing Center has earned Test Center Certification from the National College Testing Association (NCTA), recognizing the center’s commitment to high-quality testing practices, security, and professional standards.

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What is Western Oklahoma State College?

  • About

    Western Oklahoma State College, established as Altus Junior College in 1926, is the oldest original municipal two-year college still in existence in Oklahoma...
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  • Vision

    Western Oklahoma State College aspires to be the outstanding and innovative community college known for its focus on student success and its service to community and regional development.
  • Mission

    The mission of Western Oklahoma State College is to provide high quality education while ensuring equity, supporting student success, and empowering individuals to become productive members of diverse local, regional, and global communities.