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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OKPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 65% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Alva, OK. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 65%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
65% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading420 - 518
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math383 - 518
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 21
1typical 50% range36
65%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,283
Earnings 5yr: $75,587
Debt: $23,202
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,355
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,292
Earnings 5yr: $48,882
Debt: $18,172
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,977
Earnings 5yr: $56,516
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,705
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,666
Earnings 5yr: $45,604
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,123
Earnings 5yr: $43,700
Debt: $22,170
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,641
Earnings 5yr: $41,735
Debt: $20,375
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,527
Earnings 5yr: $44,999
Debt: N/A
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,610
Earnings 5yr: $48,084
Debt: $20,335
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$10,104
In-State Tuition$5,970
Out-of-State Tuition$11,664
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,997
+11% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,358
Completion Signals
30%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
65%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$119/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
43%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$52,747
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