Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6239 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1724 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1637 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #6333 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6351 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6427 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6629 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 1,787
- Graduates
- 292
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nwosu.edu
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has an acceptance rate of 65% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 65% | 66% |
| Applicants | 1,375 | 597 | 778 |
| Admissions | 900 | 388 | 512 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 339 | 172 | 167 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 4 | 5 |
933 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
598 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
64 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 803
or below
75% of them
had 1036
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 803-1036 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
348 or 100%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 16-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1328 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 297 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 135 (7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 65 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 61 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 38 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (2%) |
| Asian | 14 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,011
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,448 | $4,928 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,448 | $4,928 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,142 | $9,932 |
| Fee in-district | $522 | $392 |
| Fee in-state | $522 | $392 |
| Fee out-of-state | $522 | $392 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 800 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,120 |
| Room charge | $2,020 |
| Meal charge | $4,100 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University majors
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has granted 301 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 54 master's across 8 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 44 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 36 | ||
| Psychology, General | 26 | 4 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 19 | ||
| General Studies | 19 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 18 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 14 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Social Work | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 2 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Mason & Masonry | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 301 | 54 | 14 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 28% | 32% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has published 138 scientific papers with 921 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, History, Philosophy, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 | 13 |
| 2007 | 5 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 | 24 |
| 2009 | 3 | 24 |
| 2010 | 5 | 26 |
| 2011 | 0 | 18 |
| 2012 | 5 | 32 |
| 2013 | 6 | 20 |
| 2014 | 2 | 39 |
| 2015 | 2 | 39 |
| 2016 | 3 | 53 |
| 2017 | 7 | 37 |
| 2018 | 5 | 51 |
| 2019 | 7 | 61 |
| 2020 | 9 | 79 |
| 2021 | 3 | 74 |
| 2022 | 3 | 72 |
| 2023 | 4 | 51 |
| 2024 | 5 | 59 |
| 2025 | 1 | 49 |
Notable alumni
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Mike Hargrove
- Occupations
- baseball managerbaseball player
- Biography
-
Dudley Michael Hargrove is an American former professional baseball first baseman and manager. He is currently employed as an advisor with the Cleveland Guardians in Major League Baseball (MLB). Hargrove batted and threw left-handed. He played for the Texas Rangers (1974–1978), San Diego Padres (1979), and Cleveland Indians (1979–1985). After retiring, he went on to manage the Indians from 1991 to 1999, the Baltimore Orioles from 2000 to 2003, and the Seattle Mariners from 2005 to 2007. He often went by the nickname "Grover" as a play on his surname.
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Tim Albin
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Tim Albin is an American college football coach and former player who is the head football coach at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He previously served as the head football coach at Ohio University from 2021 to 2024, where he led them to a MAC championship title in 2024. Albin served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Northwestern Oklahoma State from 1997 through 1999. He led the 1999 Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers football team to an undefeated 13–0 record, with the season culminating in a NAIA National Championship.
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Vaughn Ary
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Vaughn A. Ary is a retired American major general and the former staff judge advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and director of the United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate Division. Ary was forced to retire from his role of Conventing Authority for Military Trials of Guantanamo Bay detention camp, by a U.S. Federal judge, after five months. Ary currently serves as U.S. Department of Justice as Director of the Office of International Affairs, where he has responsibility for U.S.-initiated extraditions and U.S.-requested deportations.
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Bryce Marlatt
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Anthony Bryce Marlatt is an American Republican politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2009 until his resignation in 2017.
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Roland Pederson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Roland Pederson is an American politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He currently serves in the Oklahoma Senate, representing the 19th district, as a Republican. He was one of twenty early Oklahoma lawmakers who endorsed Ron DeSantis for the 2024 presidential election. In 2024, he was reelected without opposition.
General info
| Alternative names | Northwestern Oklahoma State Northwestern Okla State NWOSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1897 |
| Motto | Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 263 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 709 Oklahoma Blvd Alva, Oklahoma, 73717-2799 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 5803271700 |