Northwestern Oklahoma State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a small four-year, public school with 1,855 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1897 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Alva, Oklahoma.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Majors
Offered
44
NWOSU deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Education, Occupational Therapy, Management, and Recreation and Leisure. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University student retention rate is relatively low at 60% (below Oklahoma average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is very low: 27%. Around 26% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at NWOSU is decent: 16:1. Read more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median - $11,200 per year. The additional fees at NWOSU (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $600; which totals $11,800 per academic year.

Read the details about NWOSU additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,503 applications were submitted and 848 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at NWOSU in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,000
Low
Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at NWOSU, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
NWOSU offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $2,000 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Northwestern Oklahoma State University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd
Alva, Oklahoma
73717-2799, USA
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