Northwestern Oklahoma State Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public research university in Alva, Oklahoma, enrolling about 1,498 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 65.45% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,358 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,970
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,104 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 65.45% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,498 87.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.35%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 43.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 56.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1003
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,045
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,293
- Room & Board: $5,720 annual estimate
Northwestern Oklahoma State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Northwestern Oklahoma State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Alva, OK (ZIP 73717-2799).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Northwestern Oklahoma State University public or private?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a Public institution.
How much does Northwestern Oklahoma State University cost?
Published tuition: $5,970 in-state, $11,664 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,104.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,439 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,828 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,539 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,638 |
| $110,001+ | $16,065 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,880.
How hard is it to get into Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Admission rate: 65.45%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1003 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Total enrollment: 1,498 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,045 students.
Graduate enrollment: 292 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
150%-time completion rate: 30.35%.
First-year retention: 65.1%.
What do graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn?
Median earnings: $39,997 six years after entry; $44,358 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,355.
41.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northwestern Oklahoma State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (61 completions)
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other (44 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (36 completions)
- Psychology, General (30 completions)
- General Studies (19 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (19 completions)
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations (18 completions)
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching (16 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (14 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northwestern Oklahoma State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 65.45%; completion rate 30.35%; median earnings $44,358 at 10 years; net price $10,104. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,970
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University was $5,970.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,104
2024 Value
In 2024 Northwestern Oklahoma State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,104.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,416 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,104 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,880 4-Year In-State Tuition
$46,656 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,720 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,490 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$53,960 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.24% 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 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 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 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 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 | $5,642 | $11,764 | $5,842 |
| 2014 | $5,843 | $12,293 | $8,326 |
| 2015 | $6,112 | $12,562 | $7,784 |
| 2016 | $6,690 | $13,538 | $8,357 |
| 2017 | $7,066 | $14,183 | $8,612 |
| 2018 | $7,471 | $14,558 | $9,408 |
| 2019 | $8,018 | $15,136 | $9,791 |
| 2020 | $8,173 | $15,286 | $10,470 |
| 2021 | $8,280 | $15,398 | $10,970 |
| 2022 | $5,970 | $11,664 | $9,916 |
| 2023 | $5,970 | $11,664 | $11,366 |
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
65.45% Acceptance Rate
1,293 Total Applicants
859 Students Admitted
340 First-Time Students Enrolled
39.58% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1003
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Northwestern Oklahoma State University reported total enrollment of about 1,498 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (8.8%). About 41.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2024 is 1,498 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,045 students. Graduate enrollment is about 292 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.1%
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 60.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.49% 100% Completion Time
30.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.49% of students graduating from Northwestern Oklahoma State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 43% male / 57% female
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other: 61% male / 39% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% 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 Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Return on Investment
$17,355 Median Student Debt
$44,358 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
997.54% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 61 completions
2. Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other: 44 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 36 completions
4. Psychology, General: 30 completions
5. General Studies: 19 completions
6. Counseling Psychology: 19 completions
7. Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations: 18 completions
8. Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching: 16 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Northwestern Oklahoma State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,182
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,667
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Alva, OK, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,498 students. Student body composition includes White (60.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (8.8%). The admission rate is 65.45%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1003. The 150%-time completion rate is 30.35%. Approximately 41.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Alva, OK 73717-2799
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.35% graduation rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwestern Oklahoma State University located?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Alva, OK.
What is Northwestern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 65.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,293 applicants and 859 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Northwestern Oklahoma State University cost?
Reported tuition is $5,970 and average net price is $10,104 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,720 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,045 students, White (60.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
About 43.1% of students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Northwestern Oklahoma State University reports midpoint SAT about 1003 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn?
Median earnings are $39,997 six years after entry and $44,358 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northwestern Oklahoma State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,355.
Is Northwestern Oklahoma State University public or private?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Alva, OK.
Is Northwestern Oklahoma State University an HBCU?
No. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northwestern Oklahoma State University a tribal college?
No. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- 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.