Western Oklahoma State College, a community college on 142 acres and established in 1926, is located in southwestern Oklahoma in Altus, Jackson County . It holds the distinction of being the oldest continuing two-year college in Oklahoma. The College's service area includes Greer County, Harmon County, Kiowa County and Tillman County as well as Jackson County.

Academic departments include Science and Math; Business, Computer & Information Systems; Communications; Arts & Humanities; Social & Behavioral Sciences; Nursing; Child Development/Children's Center; Physical Education & Athletic Development; Special Programs; Applied Technology; Aviation and Radiologic Technology.

Men's sports include Basketball, Baseball and Rodeo while women compete in Basketball, Softball and Rodeo.