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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
  • 4 Year
  • ALVA, OK
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • ALVA, OK
  • 226 reviews
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    Northwestern Oklahoma State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $1,880 / year
    Poll
    40%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 10 responses
    Poll
    43%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 21 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,224 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 11 responses
    • The Grill
      73%
    • Student Union
      27%
    20%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 10 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 11 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      36%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      45%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      18%

    Safety

    Safety
    A minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    100%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 16 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 12 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      25%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      50%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      17%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      8%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 12 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      58%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      33%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      8%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 18 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      17%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      39%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      33%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      11%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Rodeo, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Rodeo, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 5 responses
    • Basketball and Football games!
      100%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 13 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      8%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      15%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      8%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      46%
    • Parties? What parties?
      23%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 6 responses
    • Halloween
      50%
    • None
      50%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    53%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 15 responses
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