Oklahoma Panhandle State University: Review & Facts

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Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small four-year, public school with 1,245 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1909 and is the only school located in Goodwell, Oklahoma.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
28
Oklahoma Panhandle State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Agriculture, Management, and General Studies. 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 good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Oklahoma Panhandle State University student retention rate is very low at 35% (way below Oklahoma average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
35%
Bad
The graduation rate at OPSU is low - 38%. Roughly 13% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Oklahoma Panhandle State University is decent, 17:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very low - about $4,600 per year. The additional fees at Oklahoma Panhandle State University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $3,800; this makes it a total of $8,400 per year.

Read the details about OPSU 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
68%
Doable
According to recent data, 634 applications were submitted and 433 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept your 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 Oklahoma Panhandle State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,700
Low
Oklahoma Panhandle State University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 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
Unsafe
OPSU provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- about $2,700 a year.

Based on the college crime data, OPSU seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
323 Eagle Ave
Goodwell, Oklahoma
73939-0430, USA
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