About Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Founded in 1897, Northwestern Oklahoma State University. is a Public college. Located in Oklahoma, which is a city setting in Oklahoma, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,999 full time undergraduate students, and 219 full time graduate students.

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 88 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Northwestern Oklahoma State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate43%
Application Deadline
Application Fee15
SAT Range
ACT Range18-23

Admissions at NWOSU are considered More Selective, with ,5% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 39 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

9%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
17%
“We bought the gear”
58%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
18%
“They keep regular office hours”
82%
“They”re always available”
18%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
64%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
27%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
9%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
17%
“We bought the gear”
58%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
18%
“They keep regular office hours”
82%
“They”re always available”
18%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
64%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
27%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    22 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    21 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    23 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    25 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    25 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    25 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    24 Students rated local services 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    25 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

16 Students rated Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Susannah - 08/11/2021

It is a very academically challenging small school. The professors I have personally had classes with and have had interactions with have all been supportive and valuable resources. As an adult student finishing my education later in life, I have not only felt very welcome on campus and by my peers but also felt very supported and encouraged by the faculty and staff.

Esther - 06/27/2020

It is a welcoming school with a ton of opportunities in all sorts of majors and minors. The staff are incredibly helpful and welcoming to all people. There is always a police officer on campus, it helps to make it feel safe. Housing is pretty good too. There are washing machines and dryers on each floor. There are also TVs, games, and microwaves in the common area on each floor.

Anna - 12/13/2019

It is a great school with a loving feel. Everyone is extremely kind and would take the time to get to know you. Although there are not very many shopping places or anything like that, they still offer great learning experiences and a safe environment.

Samantha - 11/13/2019

This seems like a great school. My brother is a current student, and has never had anything bad to say about his college life. I toured many other colleges, and I am planning to attend here this coming fall. I am greatly looking foward to being a future ranger.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 43%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Choose what is most comfortable to you. If you enjoy being close to home choose a college that you can commute back and forth to easily. I moved an hour and a half away my first year and I had a blast but I didn't realize how much I missed my family until I was gone. I decided to move twenty minutes away and I lke it a lot more plus all af the students here are country kids jsut like me. Live in the dorms atleast one year, it's so easy to meet people that way it may take a few weeks but you'll get to know most of the people on your hall eventually. I wish I would have lived in the dorms when I moved last fall, I lived in the dorms as a freshman but when I transfered schools I got my own place. It is a lot harder to meet and stay in touch with people when you don't run into them every other day.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    An excellent school with a wonderful science faculty.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    All of my classmates have been absolutely amazing! In every class I have been in, there are always people that want to help each other. I have had study groups in nearly every class, and I have made some great friends. I started college not knowing a single soul in the school, and now I have many friends that I spend non-school time with also!

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Alcohol is the worst thing about Northwestern. I absolutely love my school, however alcohol tends to be how most people bond with each other. It is a very big part of the social life in Alva which makes it difficult for those of us who do not drink to get involved with the social activites. It is isn't forced but it is considered "the norm." I have not been hounded to drink or felt pressured to drink by others, they respect my decision and it is nice being able to hang out and give rides.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    Small classes, because it allows for a little more one on one time.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before I came to this school, I wished I would have known how great the school is. It is such a small school, like a family, yet has the resources of a larger school. As a returning student, I wish I knew this before I started because I might have started sooner!

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    people from large towns that don't enjoy the simple life

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Bottom line, If you hate meeting new people, loved your high school or your like me and needed to go to the cheapest four year school in the state then definitely consider Northwestern Oklahoma State.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that should attend this school is the type of person that is not affraid to be themself. A Ranger, Northwestern's mascott, should be outgoing, but at the same time have good managent skills. Rangers need good management skills so they can keep up with both their social life and more importantly their academic life. People attending Northwestern should feel at ease about college, its really not as bad as one might think it is. Northwestern is a very easy going place for easy going people.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    friendly and small classes

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The size of the student body is limited. I wish there were more traditional students located on the Enid campus.

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  13. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Ya for the most part.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics are a breeze very easy classes. My high school courses where harder then my college work. Classes are very cheap and affordable.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Social life is great for your first semester but because of the small population, you end up knowing everyone in the college by second semester. Again, I feel as though i have never left high school. Social cliques are largely at play. As for those who like to get out and go places like the mall or to a good night spot, good luck because there is only one night club and the nearest mall is an hour away.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    They are nice, welcoming, and ready to be friendly.

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  17. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Well northwestern is advertised as any other college or university only there advertisements fall way bellow expectations as far as fun an activities go. There isnt much to do around campus.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

1,999

Total Undergrad Enrollment

219

Total Grad Students

17%

Out-Of-State

62%

In-State

21%

International

Organizations

65

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

2

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

37%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
7%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
62%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

89% of students attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University receive some sort of financial aid. 32% were awarded federal grants. While 42% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$13,538

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$4,480

Room and Board

19,218

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,198
$30 - $48K
$5,493
$48 - $75K
$10,293
$75 - $110K
$12,062
$110K & UP
$11,778

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