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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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4 Year, Public

Division 2

1,724 undergraduates

$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

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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 %

Hispanic American %

15%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

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

709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK 73717

5803271700

www.nwosu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Aggie club

Delta mu delta

Baptist student union

Soea

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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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