Northwestern Oklahoma State University — College Profile

About

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a close-knit public institution renowned for its historic roots in teacher preparation alongside high-demand programs in nursing, agriculture, and business. Recognized as one of the most affordable universities in the region, NWOSU stands out for its generous scholarship programs and low student-to-faculty ratios that foster personalized academic mentorship. Campus life in Alva is defined by a supportive, small-town atmosphere and vibrant Ranger pride, highlighted by competitive NCAA Division II athletics and an active, community-focused student body.

Wikipedia:Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) is a public university in Alva, Oklahoma, with satellite campuses in Enid and Woodward. It offers both bachelor's and master's degrees.

Location

Alva, OK, 73717-2799 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MCI · Kansas City

276 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$5,970$11,664

Housing & food (on campus)$5,720$5,720

Books & supplies$1,800$1,800

Cost of attendance$18,672$24,366 est.

Average net price$10,104Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$11,664

In-state: $5,970

Housing & food (on campus)$5,720

Books & supplies$1,800

Cost of attendance$24,366 est.

In-state: $18,672

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $10,104

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$6,439

$30–48k

$7,828

$48–75k

$10,539

$75–110k

$12,638

$110k+

$16,065

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

33%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

22%

Back for yr 2

65%

Transferred

18%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

29% graduated · 19% transferred · 52% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$39,997

10 yrs after entry$44,358

Debt

Median at graduation$17,355

Monthly payment$184

Middle 50% owe$3.8k–$15.2k

90th percentile$23,000

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

65%

Test policy

Required

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1003

R 420–518 · M 383–518

ACT midpoint

Comp 16–21 · E 15–21 · M 15–19

SAT middle 50%: 803–1036

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Student Body

Gender

Men 42%Women 58%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

15 : 1

Pell grant

41%

First-gen

43%

Family income

$39,030

Independent

30%

Age at entry

23.0

Part-time

12%

Race & ethnicity

White

60%

Hispanic

15%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Rodeo
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$39,997

After 10 yrs

$44,358

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other41

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing40

Agricultural Business and Management31

Business Administration, Management and Operations27

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities23

Criminal Justice and Corrections22

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19

Psychology, General19

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17

Biology, General16

Computer and Information Sciences, General15

Accounting and Related Services13

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other8

Social Work7

Political Science and Government6

Chemistry4

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$38M

Full-time faculty

56%

Faculty salary

$7,182/mo

Teaching spend

$8,667

per student

Federal loans

37%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (small programs)

Undergraduate profile