Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, based in Alva, Oklahoma, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,498 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,358 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 32.7%. Mmedian graduate debt is $17,355, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.56x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,104 per year. The most popular programs include Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other, Registered Nursing, Agricultural Business, Business Administration & Management, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,358
Graduation Rate
32.7%
Median Debt
$17,355
Average Net Price
$10,104
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.1x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.56x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,498
Admission Rate
65.5%
Average SAT
1003
Retention Rate
65.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,970
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,664
Pell Grant Rate
41.4%
Federal Loan Rate
37.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,439
Income $30K–$48K
$7,828
Income $48K–$75K
$10,539
Income $110K+
$16,065

Student Demographics

Women
60.6%
White
60.4%
Black
7.6%
Hispanic
14.8%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
3.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
56.2%

Accreditations

Programs (34)

Bachelor (17)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other $38,610 41
Registered Nursing $85,283 40
Agricultural Business $49,666 31
Business Administration & Management $58,292 27
Liberal Arts & Sciences $44,123 23
Criminal Justice & Corrections $59,355 22
Secondary Education $50,705 19
Psychology $41,641 19
Teacher Education $39,527 17
Biology Not reported 16
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 15
Accounting Not reported 13
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Not reported 8
Social Work Not reported 7
Political Science Not reported 6
Chemistry Not reported 4
History Not reported 3

Master (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Teacher Education $56,977 17
Cognitive Psychology Not reported 15
Educational Administration Not reported 5
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Not reported 4
Psychology Not reported 4
Secondary Education Not reported 3

First Professional (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing Not reported 7

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 24
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Natural Resources Management Master 2
Area Studies Master 2
Music Bachelor 2
Accounting Undergraduate Certificate 2
Curriculum & Instruction Master 1
Romance Languages Bachelor 1
English Language & Literature Bachelor 1
Mathematics and Statistics, Other Bachelor 1
Human Resources Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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