Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK · Public four-year · Town: Remote
1,724undergraduates
65%admitted
Test scores requiredSAT/ACT
$12,067average net price per year
35%graduate in 6 years
65%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,293
- Admitted
- 859
- Admit rate
- 65%
- Admit rate, women
- 64%
- Admit rate, men
- 69%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 40%
- First-year students
- 340
- SAT/ACT
- Test scores required
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 15%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 430-550
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 438-540
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 74%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 16-22
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
32 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Certificate (1-2 years) (24 awarded), Bachelor's (37 awarded)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other Bachelor's (44 awarded)
Education (8)
- Agricultural Teacher Education Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Social Studies Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (1)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (36 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (26 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Bachelor's (19 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Bachelor's (4 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (2)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Rhetoric and Composition Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Construction trades (1)
- Mason/Masonry Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (9)
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching Master's
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Reading Teacher Education Master's
- Counseling Psychology Master's
- Psychology, General Master's
- Nursing Practice Doctorate (professional)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $5,970
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $11,664
- Housing and food on campus
- $5,520
- Books and supplies
- $1,600
- Other on-campus costs
- $6,000
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $19,090
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $24,784
- Total cost living at home
- $14,270
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $9,050 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $8,936 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $11,315 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $16,731 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,614 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 98%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $9,880
- Got a grant from the college
- 88%
- Average grant from the college
- $5,683
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 41%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 47%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,093
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 24%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 34%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 35%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 31%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 35%
- Transferred to another college
- 18%
- Came back for year two
- 65%
| Pell grant students | 37% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 32% |
| Neither | 36% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 157 | 37% |
| Men | 162 | 34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 | 33% |
| Asian | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Black | 39 | 38% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 33% |
| White | 203 | 36% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 22% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 9 | 33% (small group) |
| International | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 382 | 30% | 20% |
| Started here, part-time | 41 | 7% | 37% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 197 | 47% | 19% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 156 | 37% | 43% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,929
- Undergraduates
- 1,724
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,298
- Part-time undergraduates
- 426
- Graduate students
- 205
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 73%
- From out of state
- 24%
- From other countries
- 3%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 15%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 23%
| Women | 59% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 62% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Town: Remote
- Address
- 709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK, 73717-2799
- County
- Woods County
- Part of
- Regional University System of Oklahoma
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.