Shelley Rees

"Professors at USAO celebrate the limitless potential of the liberal arts mission. The intimacy of the small class sizes...

Phil Pryor

"I’m from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, England. I came originally for the soccer, but when I saw the place, the
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Kathryn Daniels

“Everyone from my professors to the ladies in the cafeteria always make me happy I chose to come to the University of...

Lyssa Snow

"USAO is like Hogwarts. The campus is magical, the students are diverse, and USAO is always there to welcome you home....

Kyle Hunt

“It's a big adjustment moving here from Queens, New York, but I've met some great people and faculty members. What...

Megan Bell

“I chose to come to USAO because of its size. The professors get to know you on a personal level. You also have a great...

Jacquelyn Tideman

"The English department at USAO is phenomenal. Because we’re such a small school, the English majors get really close. We...

Preston Vasquez

 “USAO’s scholarships allow me, and others, to achieve great success through great education.”

Preston...

Kasey Sams

“The education I received in the Drama (Theatre Arts) program at USAO armed me with an expansive variety of knowledge,...

Heather Heck

“I’m a creative person. The arts have always been appealing to me and when it came to choosing a college, I knew liberal...

Marcy LaFerr

“My independent study project allowed me to work outside in the community preserving corn culture. A lot of tribal corn...

Aaron Manuel

“Anyone serious about their education can come here and succeed. The faculty are approachable and interested in the...

Zac Simpson

"The faculty here want to be here. We have respect for one another and our students. We are committed to...

Dr. James Finck

"The best part of my job is working with students. USAO has set rigorous admissions standards, guaranteeing high quality...

Linda Savinova

"People at USAO in my opinion are absolutely unique. I'm not talking about only students, but even faculty and staff...

Jacob Hollenbeck

"When someone asks me where I go to college and what my major is I am proud to tell them USAO and Biology. The science...

Bailey Grogg

"With such a small student-to-teacher ratio, students have the opportunity to build valuable relationships with...

Dexter Nelson

“I love life on campus. Everyone at USAO is like one big family.”

Dexter Nelson II
history major
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Shane Hagan

“Attending USAO means I get a firstrate education without a load of debt when I'm done!”

Shane Hagan
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Daniel Pool

“It’s commitment to excellence while still being a small campus is what make USAO so unique,” said Pool.

Daniel...

Brookelyn Boyd

"I like how all the teachers and faculty are really nice and willing to help out. I got interested in USAO because of an...

Paige Pulliam

"On my visit to check out the basketball team I heard nothing but great comments about USAO's biology department success...

Wendy Chambers

"Don't just major in something, be it. If you're an education major, be an educator, if you're a math major, be a...

Rachael Sears

“USAO professors not only teach, they uplift and motivate their students to reach their potential.”

Rachel...

Laura Wijkowski

"My professional life has always been mission driven and centered around working with people. In my position with Alumni...

Kye Yocham

“I’m glad I transferred to USAO because the tuition is really affordable and the faculty are brilliant. The small classes...

Anthony Klipp

"College is the time of your life where you discover who you are; USAO has been essential in helping me make that...

Molly Tracy

"I came to USAO from the East Coast, wondering if I’d find friends or fit in. I am excited to have found life-long...

Megan Duggins

"The Deaf Education program has really elevated my thinking in regards to teaching. I feel like I will leave with a lot...

Matt Watson

"There is no other university in this area of the U.S. that suits my needs and desires as a student and as an individual...

Ana Moreno

“Living on campus is amazing because you get more involved and build more relationships.”

Ana Moreno
business...