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Oklahoma Panhandle State University

OPSU

Goodwell, Oklahoma 73939-0430

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitRural

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public institution in Goodwell with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 997 undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,933 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,557.

Established
1909
Motto
Progress Through Knowledge
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
997Students
19:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$44,933Earnings 10yr
$7,557Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,922
Tuition (out-of-state)$8,673
Room & Board$6,260
Books & Supplies$465
Total Cost of Attendance$14,356
Average Net Price$7,557
Median Debt at Graduation$12,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$133

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,372
$30–48K$10,224
$48–75K$14,356
$75–110K$13,933

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

6.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

47%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
997
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 13%
Hispanic 22%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate26.1%
Freshman Retention47.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,089
10 Years$44,933

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Aggies

Rodeo

History & Fun Facts

  • History In 1908, the Oklahoma Legislature passed legislation stating that, "...
  • The campus opened in 1909 as Pan-Handle Agricultural Institute, (PAI) and offered secondary agricultural education for the Panhandle area.
  • PAI began offering courses to prepare public school teachers in 1915.
  • In 1921, the legislature authorized the school to offer a two-year college curriculum, and the name was changed to Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College (PAMC).
  • The college began offering four-year degree programs in 1925.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from OK state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
283 mi(491 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
381 mi(660 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
422 mi(731 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City240 mi
DEN Denver279 mi
ABQ Albuquerque298 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1669 mi · ~48h 13m drive
New York, NY1511 mi · ~43h 39m drive
Hartford, CT1584 mi · ~45h 46m drive
Providence, RI1649 mi · ~47h 38m drive
Albany, NY1534 mi · ~44h 19m drive
Syracuse, NY1418 mi · ~40h 58m drive
Rochester, NY1347 mi · ~38h 55m drive
Buffalo, NY1280 mi · ~36h 59m drive
Philadelphia, PA1449 mi · ~41h 52m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1197 mi · ~34h 35m drive
Harrisburg, PA1359 mi · ~39h 16m drive
Newark, NJ1503 mi · ~43h 25m drive
Washington, DC1349 mi · ~38h 58m drive
Baltimore, MD1372 mi · ~39h 38m drive
Atlanta, GA992 mi · ~28h 39m drive
Charlotte, NC1165 mi · ~33h 39m drive
Raleigh, NC1281 mi · ~37h drive
Miami, FL1467 mi · ~42h 23m drive
Orlando, FL1301 mi · ~37h 35m drive
Tampa, FL1266 mi · ~36h 34m drive
Nashville, TN826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
New Orleans, LA810 mi · ~23h 24m drive
Richmond, VA1332 mi · ~38h 29m drive
Chicago, IL832 mi · ~24h 2m drive
Detroit, MI1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive
Minneapolis, MN725 mi · ~20h 57m drive
St. Louis, MO641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
Kansas City, MO422 mi · ~12h 11m drive
Indianapolis, IN868 mi · ~25h 5m drive
Columbus, OH1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Cleveland, OH1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
Milwaukee, WI852 mi · ~24h 37m drive
Dallas, TX381 mi · ~11h drive
Houston, TX595 mi · ~17h 11m drive
Austin, TX491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
San Antonio, TX528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
Los Angeles, CA951 mi · ~27h 28m drive
San Francisco, CA1144 mi · ~33h 3m drive
San Diego, CA921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Seattle, WA1299 mi · ~37h 32m drive
Portland, OR1252 mi · ~36h 10m drive
Denver, CO283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Phoenix, AZ629 mi · ~18h 10m drive
Salt Lake City, UT623 mi · ~18h drive
Honolulu, HI3508 mi · ~101h 21m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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