Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6217 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1749 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1662 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #3066 of 4,195 | For Agricultural Science |
| #3208 of 3,373 | For Horticulture |
| #4629 of 5,217 | For Botany |
| #5258 of 6,082 | For Ecology |
| #5911 of 6,798 | For Environmental Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,242
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- opsu.edu
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Oklahoma Panhandle State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
576 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
530 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Oklahoma Panhandle State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 627 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 315 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 117 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 78 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (1%) |
| Asian | 11 (0.9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (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
- $6,175
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,840 | $5,520 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,840 | $5,520 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $4,591 | $7,200 |
| Fee in-district | $3,794 | $5,730 |
| Fee in-state | $3,794 | $5,730 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,794 | $5,730 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 513 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,380 |
| Room charge | $2,700 |
| Meal charge | $3,680 |
Oklahoma Panhandle State University majors
Oklahoma Panhandle State University has granted 366 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 157 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 30 |
| General Studies | 41 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 30 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 20 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | |
| Accounting | 14 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 2 | 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 7 | |
| Agriculture, General | 6 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 63 | 366 |
Oklahoma Panhandle State University has a graduation rate of 22%, which is among the 6% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 22% | 19% | 26% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oklahoma Panhandle State University has published 110 scientific papers with 2,459 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Agricultural Science, Ecology, Chemistry, Botany, Geography and Cartography, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Horticulture, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 | 13 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 4 | 8 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 2 | 8 |
| 1998 | 2 | 13 |
| 1999 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 | 11 |
| 2001 | 5 | 17 |
| 2002 | 3 | 32 |
| 2003 | 7 | 33 |
| 2004 | 8 | 40 |
| 2005 | 3 | 44 |
| 2006 | 3 | 53 |
| 2007 | 1 | 116 |
| 2008 | 0 | 67 |
| 2009 | 1 | 109 |
| 2010 | 0 | 115 |
| 2011 | 0 | 138 |
| 2012 | 4 | 137 |
| 2013 | 2 | 152 |
| 2014 | 0 | 109 |
| 2015 | 0 | 138 |
| 2016 | 0 | 120 |
| 2017 | 0 | 108 |
| 2018 | 2 | 131 |
| 2019 | 5 | 99 |
| 2020 | 3 | 130 |
| 2021 | 2 | 142 |
| 2022 | 4 | 116 |
| 2023 | 2 | 99 |
Notable alumni
-
Frank Beede
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Frank McNulty Beede III is a former professional American football player who played offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and seven years in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the San Jose Sabercats.
-
Jim Holder
- Occupations
- player of American footballathletics competitor
- Biography
-
James Edward Holder was an American football player who played running back at Panhandle A&M College—now Oklahoma Panhandle State University, setting the NAIA single season records for rushes and yards gained during his senior year. An ROTC member, Holder entered the United States Army after graduation and was killed while serving as an air cavalry officer during the Vietnam War. On July 21, 2012, Holder was inducted posthumously into the College Football Hall of Fame, the first from his school ever so enshrined.
-
Jeffery Thompson
- Occupations
- athlete
- Biography
-
Jeffery Thomas "Flash" Thompson, Jr. is an American football player, comic book author, writer, and filmmaker from St. Louis. He played football for schools such as the West Virginia Mountaineers, where he participated in their win at the 2006 Sugar Bowl, the Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies, and McGill Redmen, where he was named National Athlete of the Week for the 2010 CIS football season by the Football Reporters of Canada.
-
Casey Murdock
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Casey Murdock is an American politician and a Republican member of the Oklahoma Senate representing the 27th district since 2018. He previously served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2014 to 2018.
General info
| Alternative names | Panhandle OPSU Panhandle State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Motto | Progress through Knowledge |
| Colors | crimson, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 143 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 323 Eagle Ave Goodwell, Oklahoma, 73939-0430 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 5803492611 |