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Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, OK · Rural · 917 students
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$7,413
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
23%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$44,933
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) in Goodwell is widely recognized for its deep-rooted agricultural heritage and its legendary, multi-national champion rodeo team. The university excels in hands-on, career-focused education, with its strongest academic programs housed within the highly regarded College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing, alongside popular business and technology pathways. Students enjoy a tight-knit, family-like campus culture characterized by personalized mentorship from faculty, active student organizations, and a supportive, close-knit rural community. Distinctively, OPSU stands out as one of the most affordable public universities in the region, featuring a 1,200-acre university farm that serves as a massive living laboratory for practical, real-world learning.

Wikipedia:Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public college in Goodwell, Oklahoma. OPSU is a baccalaureate degree-granting institution. General governance of the institution is provided by the Board of Regents of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. Academic programs and financial support are authorized and coordinated through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Location
Goodwell, OK, 73939-0430 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
279 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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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$8,092$8,673
Housing & food (on campus)$6,442$6,442
Books & supplies$430$430
Cost of attendance$15,055$15,636 est.
Average net price$7,413Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,673
In-state: $8,092
Housing & food (on campus)$6,442
Books & supplies$430
Cost of attendance$15,636 est.
In-state: $15,055
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $7,413
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,302
$48–75k
$15,055
$75–110k
$15,055
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
23%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
17%
Back for yr 2
56%
Transferred
24%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
24% graduated · 8% transferred · 68% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,089
10 yrs after entry$44,933
Debt
Median at graduation$12,500
Monthly payment$133
Middle 50% owe$4.8k–$18.3k
90th percentile$27,000
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
48%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$40,463
Independent
24%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
46%
Hispanic
23%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
7%
AI/AN
8%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Co-ed
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Rodeo
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · 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
$39,089
After 10 yrs
$44,933
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing155
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness15
Agricultural Business and Management14
Animal Sciences14
Biology, General14
Psychology, General12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians7
Criminal Justice and Corrections7
Plant Sciences6
Computer and Information Sciences, General5
Accounting and Related Services5
Fine and Studio Arts4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
History3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$16M
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$5,225/mo
Teaching spend
$7,665
per student
Federal loans
64%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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