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Northern Oklahoma College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 619
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 51%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, Northern Oklahoma College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northern Oklahoma College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northern Oklahoma College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Northern Oklahoma College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Oklahoma is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northern Oklahoma College is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Northern Oklahoma College is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northern Oklahoma College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,560

Cost of attendance at Northern Oklahoma College in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,325

Cost of attendance at Northern Oklahoma College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Northern Oklahoma College received on average $5,737 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,737
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 357 53% $4,976 $1,776,303
Other Federal Grant 497 74% $4,138 $2,056,715
State Grant/Scholarships 241 36% $2,665 $642,353
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 126 19% $3,439 $433,365
Total Grant & Scholarships 546 81% $5,737 $3,132,433

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northern Oklahoma College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northern Oklahoma College students is 37.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.3%.

37.5%

  • African American 16.7% 7 students
  • white 43.6% 184 students
  • hispanic 41.4% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 16.7% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northern Oklahoma College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northern Oklahoma College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)