B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    C+
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    C+
  12. Safety
    A
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great American Conference
Address
709 Oklahoma Blvd
Alva, OK 73717
Website
nwosu.edu

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
48%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
18-22
Application Fee
$15
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Cost

Net Price
$7,830/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $4,942/ year
  • $30-48k
    $4,850/ year
  • $49-75k
    $9,839/ year
  • $76-110k
    $10,346/ year
  • $110k+
    $11,055/ year

Academics

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.16 responses
60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.15 responses
73%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.15 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    64 Graduates
  • Nursing
    44 Graduates
  • Psychology
    32 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    25 Graduates
  • Agricultural Business
    24 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    22 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    19 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    17 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    16 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    15 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,388Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
35%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 8 responses
Report
  • Young adults
    88%
  • Adult
    13%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
53%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.15 responses
Poll
39%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.18 responses
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
20%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.10 responses
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University Reviews

193 reviews
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The community is extremely supportive of the college students. They provide free meals and millions of dollars in scholarships to the students. The businesses provide internships. The community also attends sporting events, concerts, plays and other student events on campus. The community also sponsors the athletic teams and concert series with donations. The college is located near a German Prisoner of War Camp, a museum, Great Salt Plains Lake and Refuge, the Alabaster Caverns and the Little Sierra State Park.

There is always something to do in the community. It is a safe environment to learn.
  • Feb 7 2015
  • Campus
Review Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Except for a few bad teachers I'm so excited that I decided to be a student at this college! The dorms are definitely old school and the cafe isn't the best place to eat. Almost every teacher that I've had has been extremely wonderful and understanding!
NWOSU is a small, friendly college. They have some of the best curriculums in the state but they are not expensive. Though small, NWOSU had a lot of student activities and groups to join.