Southwestern Oklahoma State University
03/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/30/2026 10:21
Top Oklahoma Schools Recognized at SWOSU SWIM 2026
The annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Interscholastic Meet (SWIM), one of the longest-running academic competitions in Oklahoma, was held March 26, 2026, on the SWOSU campus in Weatherford. The first SWIM contest was held in 1914, and the event has continued to provide generations of students with the opportunity to test their knowledge and represent their schools in a university setting.
Students from 59 high schools participated in this year's competition, completing nearly 1,900 exams across a wide range of academic subjects. Individual and school awards recognized outstanding performances across nine categories: Fine Arts, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technology.
The Sweepstakes Awards recognize schools with the strongest overall performance. This year's winners are:
- Class I (600+ students): Lawton High School
- Class II (151 to 599 students): Plainview High School
- Class II (150 or fewer students): Okarche High School
In addition to the sweepstakes awards, schools earned top honors in the following academic categories:
Fine Arts
- Class I: Weatherford High School;
- Class II: Chisholm High School;
- Class III: Alex High School, Binger-Oney High School, and Okarche High School
Biological Sciences
- Class I: Weatherford High School;
- Class II: Dickson High School;
- Class III: Corn Bible Academy
Business
- Class I: Lawton High School;
- Class II: Plainview High School;
- Class III: Laverne High School
Computer Science
- Class I: Lawton High School;
- Class II: Clinton High School;
- Class III: Medford High School
Language and Literature
- Class I: Weatherford High School;
- Class II: Plainview High School;
- Class III: Okarche High School
Mathematics
- Class I: Weatherford High School;
- Class II: Plainview High School;
- Class III: Okarche High School
Physical Sciences
- Class I: Weatherford High School;
- Class II: Cache High School;
- Class III: Canute High School
Social Sciences
- Class I: Lawton High School;
- Class II: Plainview High School;
- Class III: Okarche High School, Lomega High School, and Burns Flat-Dill City High School
Technology
- Class I: Lawton High School;
- Class II: Kingfisher High School;
- Class III: Hydro-Eakly High School
For more than a century, SWIM has given students the opportunity to compete in an academic setting while building confidence and strengthening skills in critical thinking and problem solving. The event continues to recognize student achievement across multiple disciplines and connect high school students with a university environment.
For a full list of the results, visit https://www.swosu.edu/swim/results.php.
About Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) was founded in 1901 and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. The university serves over 5,000 scholars and prides itself on affordability, small class sizes, and over 200 faculty and staff committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.
For more information about Southwestern Oklahoma State University, visit https://www.swosu.edu.
Thinking about becoming a Bulldog?
Choosing the right university comes with plenty of questions about applications, costs, and campus life. At SWOSU, students benefit from strong programs, a supportive community, and plenty of opportunities to get involved. This FAQ highlights answers to some of the questions students most often ask when considering SWOSU.
FAQs
How to apply to SWOSU?Start your application process by visiting SWOSU's admissions page to choose the path that fits you to submit your application!
To learn more, visit the SWOSU Admissions page.
For graduate degrees, you submit your application through the Graduate Application Portal and include transcripts and immunization records. Deadlines vary by program.
To learn more, visit the Graduate School Admissions page.
Tuition rates for SWOSU vary based on residency status and credit hours. For the most accurate and current tuition information, please refer to the official SWOSU Tuition and Fees page.
SWOSU welcomes transfer students! Requirements depend on hours completed: if under 24 hours, submit an application, test scores, and transcripts. For more than 24 hours, submit your application, transcript(s), and immunization records. A GPA of 1.7 is required for up to 30 hours; 2.0 is required beyond that.
To learn more, visit the Transfer Students page.
SWOSU offers a range of financial assistance, including scholarships, grants, and loans. These can come from academic departments, foundations, or federal and state resources.
To learn more, visit the Scholarships & Grants page.
SWOSU's "In-State + $1 Tuition Program" allows non-resident (including transfer and international) students to pay the in-state tuition rate plus $1 per credit hour. No extra application is needed. Savings can exceed $3,450 per semester (based on 15 credit hours).
Note: This rate applies to tuition only, not fees, housing, meal plan, or books. To learn more, visit the In-State + $1 Tuition page.
Yes! SWOSU offers graduate programs in areas such as Education, Business, Nursing, Allied Health, and more.
To learn more, visit the Graduate School Admissions page.
Yes! SWOSU offers online courses and degree options across undergraduate and graduate levels to give students flexibility with their schedules.
To learn more, visit our SWOSU Online page.
On-campus housing includes traditional residence halls and apartment-style living. These options offer amenities like meal plans, laundry, and social spaces.
To learn more, visit our Residential Life page.
SWOSU hosts more than 80 student clubs and organizations-ranging from Chemistry Club, Scuba Club, Gaming Club, Honors Associations, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, to Faith-based, academic, and recreational groups.
To learn more, visit the Student Organizations page.
SWOSU offers services including academic advising, tutoring, writing support, health and counseling services, financial aid assistance, residence life, library, and more.
To learn more, visit the Student Services page.
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