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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public, liberal arts university. Founded as a coeducational institution in 1897, it gained university status in 1974. Its 70-acre campus is located in Alva, northwest of Oklahoma City.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK

Tuition & Fees

$7,245

$14,363

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
16%
18-23
40%
12-17
35%
6-11
5%
30-36
0
24-29
16%
18-23
42%
12-17
42%
30-36
1%
24-29
18%
18-23
51%
12-17
29%
6-11
1%
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

1

teacher

-

students

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Moderately Selective

62%

acceptance rate

Accepted 730
Declined + 440
Total Received 1,170
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Public

1,805

undergraduate students

187

graduate students

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Colleges with Strength in Football: NAIA and Other
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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT 6493
ACT 3412

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School Facts

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public, liberal arts university. Founded as a coeducational institution in 1897, it gained university status in 1974. Its 70-acre campus is located in Alva, northwest of Oklahoma City.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 1,992
Established in 1897
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  NLN (National League for Nursing)

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Alva, OK

360-acre campus in Alva (population: 5,103), 135 miles from Wichita. Branch campuses in Enid and Woodward. Served by air; major airport serves Wichita.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Boulevard
Alva, OK 73717

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
38%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
30%
Top 1/2
64%
Bottom 1/2
36%
Bottom 1/4
9%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
16%
18-23
40%
12-17
35%
6-11
5%
30-36
0
24-29
16%
18-23
42%
12-17
42%
30-36
1%
24-29
18%
18-23
51%
12-17
29%
6-11
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $15
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Recommended
SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

62%

acceptance rate

Accepted 730
Declined + 440
Total Received 1,170

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank

Considered

Particular talent/ability

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact


Director of Recruitment
P: 580 327-8545
F: 580 327-1881
recruit@nwosu.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,245
Room & board $4,680
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $13,125

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,662,256
State $1,211,548
Institutional
Other external
Total $4,873,804

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $227,380
Other external
Total $227,380

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 580 327-8541
finaid@nwosu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Tara Hannaford
Director of Financial Aid
tlhannaford@nwosu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
football
golf
rodeo
soccer
softball
track and field (indoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, racquetball, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Brad Franz (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Brad Franz (women's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Great American Conference
Mascot
Rangers
School colors
red and black

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Agriculture
American Studies
Biology
Biology/Health Science
Biology/Natural History
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Criminal Justice/Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Curriculum/Instruction
Education
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
English
General Psychology
General Studies
Health/Sports Science
History
History/Global Studies
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Organizational Leadership
Political Science
Political Science/Public Administration
Psychology
Reading Specialist
School Counseling
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Speech/Theatre
Technical Management
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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,992

total students

65%

in-state

35%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

1,805
students

Female
60%
1,074

Male
40%
731

9%

187
students

Female
74%
139

Male
26%
48

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

80%

1,448
students

Female
58%
837

Male
42%
611

20%

357
students

Female
67%
237

Male
33%
120

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

Not Reported

Transfer applicants accepted

Not Reported

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 17
Countries most often represented Mexico
Nepal
Special services offered for international applicants

International Student Contact

Megan Patel
International Student Advisor
580 327-8414
mlpatel@nwosu.edu

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