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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

NWOSU

Alva, Oklahoma 73717-2799

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Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution in Alva with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1015, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,358 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,366.

Established
1897
Motto
Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow
Mascot
Rowdy Ranger
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
66%Acceptance
1015SAT Avg
1,468Students
16:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$44,358Earnings 10yr
$11,366Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1015

Reading & WritingMid: 485
430550
MathMid: 485
438540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1622

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1015

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,970
Tuition (out-of-state)$11,664
Room & Board$5,520
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$20,993
Average Net Price$11,366
Median Debt at Graduation$17,355
Monthly Payment (10yr)$184

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,050
$30–48K$8,936
$48–75K$11,315
$75–110K$16,731
$110K+$18,614

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,366

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,468
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 8%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.4%
Freshman Retention65.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,997
8 Years$43,114
10 Years$44,358

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,300
Men
$51,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from OK state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
274 mi(475 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
297 mi(515 min)
Denverpop. 710K
399 mi(692 min)

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