Northwestern Oklahoma State University
About Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university in Alva, OK. It has a 56.4% acceptance rate with in-state tuition of $5,970 per year, serving approximately 1,430 students.
Founded
1897
Location
Alva, Oklahoma
Students
1,790
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
65.5%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
30.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,970
Out-of-state: $11,664
Avg Net Price
$10,104
After financial aid
SAT Average
1003
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$44,358
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
65.5 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Required
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
With a 65.5% acceptance rate, Northwestern Oklahoma State University admits most students who meet the academic standards. Focus on putting together a complete, thoughtful application.
SAT Scores
1003/ 1600
ACT Scores
20/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
30.4% complete their degree within six years
Retention
65.1%
4-Year Grad
21%
6-Year Grad
30%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
56.2%
$/Student
$8.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 21% graduation rate is below average, but 65.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,970
In-State
$11,664
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$5,720
Books & Supplies
$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,672
After Financial Aid
$10,104
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,439
Receive Grants
41.4%
Take Loans
37.2%
The full cost of attendance is about $18,672/yr for in-state students, including $5,720 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $10,104. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $11,664.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University fund their education.
While in School
41.4%
Get Grants
Free money
37.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$39,030
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$17,355
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$184/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 37.2% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $17,355. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Gender
57.7%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,498
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
292
Graduates
43.1%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
15.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 43.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
1,498
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Northwestern Oklahoma State University fields 11 varsity teams with 784 student athletes, about 52% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II with football
Conference
Great American
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
784
52% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
478
Men
306
Women
8
Men's Teams
9
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,358
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
$27K
41 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$65K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Agricultural Business and Management
$50K
31 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$44K
27 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$36K
23 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$59K
22 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $44K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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