Northern Oklahoma College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Northern Oklahoma College is a public community college in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, enrolling about 1,941 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,625 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,083. Student demographics in federal data include White (56.7%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (14.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,083
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,625 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,941 65.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.31%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 61.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,655
- Room & Board: $7,900 annual estimate
Northern Oklahoma College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northern Oklahoma College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northern Oklahoma College?
Northern Oklahoma College is located in Tonkawa, OK (ZIP 74653).
Is Northern Oklahoma College public or private?
Northern Oklahoma College is a Public institution.
How much does Northern Oklahoma College cost?
Published tuition: $5,083 in-state, $12,202 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,625.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,308 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,343 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,351 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,441 |
| $110,001+ | $10,983 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,332.
How big is Northern Oklahoma College?
Total enrollment: 1,941 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,655 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Oklahoma College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.31%.
First-year retention: 67.5%.
What do graduates of Northern Oklahoma College earn?
Median earnings: $32,607 six years after entry; $37,566 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
33.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northern Oklahoma College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (107 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (88 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (66 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (58 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (46 completions)
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other (38 completions)
- Health Teacher Education (34 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (28 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (27 completions)
- Physical Sciences, General (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northern Oklahoma College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.31%; median earnings $37,566 at 10 years; net price $5,625. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,083
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern Oklahoma College was $5,083.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,625
2024 Value
In 2024 Northern Oklahoma College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,625.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,500 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,625 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,332 4-Year In-State Tuition
$48,808 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,900 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,183 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$56,732 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Northern Oklahoma College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
19.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northern Oklahoma College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northern Oklahoma College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,019 | $7,459 | $6,048 |
| 2014 | $3,219 | $7,980 | $6,223 |
| 2015 | $3,454 | $8,614 | $7,092 |
| 2016 | $3,675 | $9,285 | $6,841 |
| 2017 | $3,865 | $9,985 | $7,042 |
| 2018 | $4,170 | $10,740 | $6,829 |
| 2019 | $3,480 | $8,880 | $7,474 |
| 2020 | $3,648 | $9,060 | $6,872 |
| 2021 | $4,560 | $11,325 | $7,182 |
| 2022 | $4,857 | $11,622 | $5,066 |
| 2023 | $5,061 | $11,826 | $8,201 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Northern Oklahoma College reported total enrollment of about 1,941 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (14.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.3%). About 33.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northern Oklahoma College in 2024 is 1,941 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,655 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.40% 100% Completion Time
48.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.40% of students graduating from Northern Oklahoma College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- Management Information Systems, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Social Sciences, General: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northern Oklahoma College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$37,566 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.28% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1569.60% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northern Oklahoma College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 107 completions
2. Management Information Systems, General: 88 completions
3. Social Sciences, General: 66 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 58 completions
5. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 46 completions
6. Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other: 38 completions
7. Health Teacher Education: 34 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 28 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 27 completions
Most popular programs at Northern Oklahoma College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northern Oklahoma College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Northern Oklahoma College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,382
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,882
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Northern Oklahoma College is a public institution located in Tonkawa, OK, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Management Information Systems, General, Social Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,941 students. Student body composition includes White (56.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (13.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.31%. Approximately 33.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Tonkawa, OK 74653
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Northern Oklahoma College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northern Oklahoma College located?
Northern Oklahoma College is located in Tonkawa, OK.
How much does Northern Oklahoma College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,083 and average net price is $5,625 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,900 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Northern Oklahoma College?
Northern Oklahoma College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,655 students, White (56.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (14.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northern Oklahoma College?
About 41.0% of students at Northern Oklahoma College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Northern Oklahoma College earn?
Median earnings are $32,607 six years after entry and $37,566 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Oklahoma College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northern Oklahoma College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Northern Oklahoma College public or private?
Northern Oklahoma College is a public institution located in Tonkawa, OK.
Is Northern Oklahoma College an HBCU?
No. Northern Oklahoma College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northern Oklahoma College a tribal college?
No. Northern Oklahoma College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northern Oklahoma College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northern Oklahoma College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.3%).
Is Northern Oklahoma College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northern Oklahoma College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Oklahoma trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.