Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,408
Graduate Enrollment: 201
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 59.3%
Male/Female: 39% / 61% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 12.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 51.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 25.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 62.5%
Black: 6.3%
Hispanic: 11.9%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 8.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.6%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 5.5%
Black: 6.3%
Hispanic: 11.9%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 8.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.6%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 5.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,658
In-State tuition: $8,280Out-of-State tuition: $15,398
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $5,250 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,534 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,030 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 43.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $17,355 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $184 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,652 |
| $30k-48k | $8,179 |
| $48k-75k | $12,044 |
| $75k-110k | $15,647 |
| $110k+ | $16,036 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 21%6-year graduation rate: 30%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $17,355 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,004 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $10,824 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 75.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 52.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,225 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,784 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 23 | $33,791 ($2,816) | $37,218 ($3,102) | ||
| Master's Degree | Area Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 21 | $31,009 ($2,584) | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 15 | $36,593 ($3,049) | $41,555 ($3,463) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | $45,012 ($3,751) | $50,370 ($4,198) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 16 | $46,092 ($3,841) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 26 | $22,170 | $159 | $36,550 ($3,046) | $39,976 ($3,331) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other. | 46 | $20,335 | $185 | $24,007 ($2,001) | $39,438 ($3,287) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 30 | $20,375 | $167 | $34,151 ($2,846) | $32,304 ($2,692) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 16 | $42,288 ($3,524) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 42 | $23,202 | $143 | $60,399 ($5,033) | $66,582 ($5,549) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | $25,000 | $174 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 37 | $18,172 | $167 | $40,585 ($3,382) | $40,187 ($3,349) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,481Full time faculty: 62%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $25,485,583 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $34,857,978 (2022)