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Chickasha, Oklahoma

Chickasha is the site of a great deal of Western history and American Indian culture.  It's the area once frequented by colorful characters like outlaw Frank James, and outlaws turned lawmen like Al Jennings.  It produced musicians like Bob Wills and actors like Cleavon Little.  Several major tribal governments are headquartered in the area. 

Chickasha gave this country its first female State Supreme Court judge.  It also has the first free public library in all of Indian Territory. 

And it provided a home for an institution founded in 1908 called the Industrial Institute and College for Girls, which would, in turn, become the Oklahoma College for Women in 1916.  That school became coeducational in 1965, and in 1974, it became the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.  A school with a new name to match its innovative program.

Chickasha's history is only part of its charm.  Today, Chickasha is the proud home of the internationally recognized "Festival of Light".  This holiday extravaganza features displays with more than 2.5 million Christmas lights.  It draws more than 300,000 people to visit Shanoan Springs Park, located just a few blocks east from the USAO campus.

Chickasha is a great place for the campus, a short drive (40 minutes) from metro shopping and arts events, but with all the security, affordability and charm of a small community.  You'll find here one of the most enriching college experiences in the Southwest.  It's a great place to spend the next few years!