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
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
997Students
19:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$44,933Earnings 10yr
$7,557Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Launches New Data Science Minor
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$7,557
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/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
Programs (33)
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
8 Years$41,985
10 Years$44,933
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$36,400
Men
$45,200
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Aggies
History & Fun Facts
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)