Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK · Public

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Admission rate

Northwestern Oklahoma State University admitted 65.5% of applicants university-wide (900 of 1,375).

CohortAdmit rateAdmittedApplicants
University-wide65.5%9001,375
Men65.0%388597
Women65.8%512778

Of 900 admitted students, 348 enrolled (38.7% yield).

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

Test scores and GPA of admitted students

SAT (mid-50%)
803–1036
ACT (mid-50%)
16–21
GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
3.003.74

Testing policy: Required

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Cost and financial aid

Published cost of attendance: $22,684/yr.

Out-of-state tuition$11,664
Fees, housing, food, books & other$11,020
Sticker cost of attendance$22,684/yr

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

Under $30k$6,439
$30k–48k$7,828
$48k–75k$10,539
$75k–110k$12,638
Over $110k$16,065

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

US applicants

Need- and merit-based aid available.

  • NWOSU GO OK Tuition WaiverVaries (Automatic)

International applicants

Some aid available for internationals.

  • NWOSU GO OK Tuition WaiverVaries (Automatic)

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024

Application requirements

US applicants

  • International Student Application for Admission
  • Signed Statement of Understanding
  • Evaluated Transcripts
  • Transfer Clearance Form
  • Immunization Records Form
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test Results
  • Meningitis Form
  • Housing/Meal Contract

International applicants

  • International Student Application for Admission
  • Signed Statement of Understanding
  • Evaluated Transcripts
  • Transfer Clearance Form
  • Immunization Records Form
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test Results
  • Meningitis Form
  • Housing/Meal Contract
  • English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
  • GPA credential conversion
  • Predicted Class XII marksheet
  • Financial documentation (I-20)

Northwestern Oklahoma State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

Essay prompts

Northwestern Oklahoma State University requires no supplemental essays.

Prompts from the Own portal member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026

Graduate outcomes

Median earnings
$44,358
Median earnings · 10 years after entry
Graduation rate
30.3%
Within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
65%
Return for year two · CDS Section B
Median debt
$17,355
At graduation

Northwestern Oklahoma State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Academics and campus

Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (18%), Psychology (9%), Biological & life sciences (6%).

Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 57% of class sections have under 20 students.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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