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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,430 undergraduates
cost $5,970 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Northwestern Oklahoma 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.

Acceptance rate 56.4%
SAT score average 974
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.42
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northwestern Oklahoma 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 $5,220
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $6,000
Cost of attendance* $18,790
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Average net price $18,790 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $11,664
Additional expenses
Room & board $5,220
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $6,000
Cost of attendance* $24,484
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Average net price $24,484 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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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 Oklahoma State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,430, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

1,838

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
54%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
8%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northwestern Oklahoma State University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK 73717-2799
phone 580-327-1700
address www.nwosu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Aggie club

Delta mu delta

Baptist student union

Soea

clubs
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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 Oklahoma State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Alva, ok.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University? 

The acceptance rate for Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 56%.

What’s the average GPA for Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

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

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

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northwestern Oklahoma State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $75,160.

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