Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6294 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1767 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1680 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #6122 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6300 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6358 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6606 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 1,647
- 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 56% and is among the top 19% 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 | 56% | 59% | 55% |
| Applicants | 1,503 | 552 | 951 |
| Admissions | 848 | 323 | 525 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 333 | 145 | 188 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
562 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
268 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
52 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1070
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 830-1070 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
285 or 85%
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 | 1174 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 230 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 114 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 77 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 53 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 39 (2%) |
| Asian | 11 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
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
- $8,937
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
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 | $5,380 |
| Room charge | $2,020 |
| Meal charge | $3,360 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University majors
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has granted 299 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 39 master's across 7 programs, and 11 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 | 43 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 30 | ||
| General Studies | 23 | ||
| Psychology, General | 23 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | ||
| Social Work | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 10 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 7 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 299 | 39 | 11 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 18% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has published 117 scientific papers with 572 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, History, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 | 6 | 13 |
| 2007 | 4 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 | 20 |
| 2009 | 3 | 18 |
| 2010 | 5 | 16 |
| 2011 | 0 | 17 |
| 2012 | 5 | 22 |
| 2013 | 5 | 16 |
| 2014 | 2 | 26 |
| 2015 | 2 | 26 |
| 2016 | 3 | 39 |
| 2017 | 5 | 22 |
| 2018 | 5 | 30 |
| 2019 | 5 | 31 |
| 2020 | 6 | 49 |
| 2021 | 2 | 49 |
| 2022 | 2 | 48 |
| 2023 | 3 | 24 |
Notable alumni
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Mike Hargrove
- Occupations
- baseball playerbaseball manager
- 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
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Tim Albin is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Ohio University, a position he has held since the 2021 season. He served as the head football coach at 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.
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 | 248 |
| 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 |