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Northwestern State University

Northwestern State University is a small, public institution located in Alva, ok. Founded in 1897, Northwestern State University offers undergraduate degrees in 59 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
1,724 undergraduates
cost $5,970 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Northwestern State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 66.4%
SAT score average 1015
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.42
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northwestern State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Computer and Information Sciences, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,970
Additional expenses
Room & board $5,520
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $6,000
Cost of attendance* $19,090
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $19,090 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $11,664
Additional expenses
Room & board $5,520
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $6,000
Cost of attendance* $24,784
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $24,784 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northwestern State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,724, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

1,929

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
63%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
8%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northwestern State University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK 73717
phone 5803271700
address www.nwosu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Aggie club

Delta mu delta

Baptist student union

Soea

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northwestern State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northwestern State University?

Northwestern State University is located in Alva, ok.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern State University? 

The acceptance rate for Northwestern State University is 66%.

What’s the average GPA for Northwestern State University?

The average high school GPA for Northwestern State University students was 3.42.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northwestern State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northwestern State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $76,360.

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