University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public liberal arts institution located in Chickasha, Oklahoma. USAO is Oklahoma's only public liberal arts university and operates under the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The university offers a broad interdisciplinary curriculum at the undergraduate level.

USAO provides bachelor's degree programs across the arts, sciences, humanities, and professional fields. The university is known for its interdisciplinary core curriculum and programs in areas such as business administration, education, art, music, natural sciences, and psychology. Class sizes tend to be small, supporting close faculty-student interaction.

Chickasha is the county seat of Grady County, located approximately 40 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. USAO serves traditional undergraduates and adult learners from across south-central Oklahoma, providing a distinctive liberal arts education within the state's public university system.