Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Alva, OK

$8,018

Avg in-state tuition

$15,136

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Northwestern Oklahoma State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Alva, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,970, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 31%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,018, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,136.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

63% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1120

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students Enrolled

62%

Online Student Enrollment

15:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

61%

Unknown

11%

Hispanic

10%

American Indian/Alaska Native

8%

Black

7%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

51%

State Grant Aid

25%

Institution Grant Aid

69%

Pell Grant

51%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,560
State Grant Aid $3,828
Institution Grant Aid $3,627
Pell Grant Aid $4,722

Financial Outlook

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$17k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.