Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6320 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1765 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1678 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #6283 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6316 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6381 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6605 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 1,724
- Graduates
- 205
- 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 66% and is among the top 28% 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 | 66% | 69% | 64% |
| Applicants | 1,293 | 586 | 707 |
| Admissions | 859 | 405 | 454 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 336 | 172 | 164 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
798 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
494 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
51 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 868
or below
75% of them
had 1090
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 868-1090 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
252 or 74%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 16-22 (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 | 1213 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 284 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 138 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 53 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 51 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 44 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (1%) |
| Asian | 19 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
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
- $9,880
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
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 | 886 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $5,700 |
| Room charge | $2,020 |
| Meal charge | $3,680 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University majors
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has granted 316 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, 53 master's across 10 programs, and 7 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 | 41 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 31 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | ||
| General Studies | 23 | ||
| Psychology, General | 19 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 22 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 15 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 8 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 316 | 53 | 7 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 34% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has published 137 scientific papers with 882 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, History, Philosophy, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 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 | 58 |
Notable alumni
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Mike Hargrove
- Occupations
- baseball managerbaseball player
- Biography
-
Dudley Michael Hargrove is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman and manager. He is currently employed as an advisor with the Cleveland Guardians. Hargrove batted and threw left-handed. He played for the Texas Rangers (1974–78), San Diego Padres (1979), and Cleveland Indians (1979–85). After retiring, he went on to manage the Indians, Baltimore Orioles, and Seattle Mariners.
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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 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 | 262 |
| 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 |