Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	886
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	59%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	30%

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

Northwestern Oklahoma State University 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, NWOSU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at NWOSU is reported to be 30%, 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 49%.

The retention rate of students at NWOSU is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NWOSU do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

59.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,280

Cost of attendance at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,398

Cost of attendance at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University received on average $8,348 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.

$8,348

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	158	49%	$4,732	$747,678
Other Federal Grant	158	49%	$4,816	$760,978
State Grant/Scholarships	82	26%	$4,785	$392,380
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	272	85%	$5,151	$1,401,134
Total Grant & Scholarships	306	95%	$8,348	$2,554,492

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University students who enrolled in 2015 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 Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 30.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.0%.

30.4%

asian 40.0% 2 students
African American 30.8% 8 students
white 36.7% 72 students
unknown 29.4% 5 students
hispanic 17.6% 6 students
International Students 9.3% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great American Conference
Baseball Great American Conference
Basketball Great American Conference
Track and Cross Country Great American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

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

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