Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, Oklahoma
4-year Public university
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Overview

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution established in 1897 with rural setting located at Alva, Oklahoma. It is ranked #86 in Regional Universities West in 2024 edition. It practices semester based academic calendar.

#86 in Regional Universities West
Setting
Rural
Location Alva, Oklahoma
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1897
Selectivity Low
Size Small
1,647 Undergraduates
Website http://www.nwosu.edu

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$23,733
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$7,784
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $5,970
Outstate Tuition Fee $11,664
Room and Board Fees $5,220
$40,225 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

56% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

68 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is native language.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Dec
10
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $23,733
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, Institutional scholarship application

Merit Scholarships

Available
Exceptionally & Extraordinarily Talented Award
Total Worth $1,900 toward tuition and full cost of semi-private dorm room
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Must have a 3.0 High School CGPA and 29 Composite ACT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Extraordinarily Talented Award
Total Worth $1,900 toward tuition and 1/2 of the cost of semi-private dorm room
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Must have a 3.0 High School CGPA and 26-28 Composite ACT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Freshman Academic Scholarships
Total Worth $500-$1,200 toward tuition
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Must have a 3.0 High School GPA and 21-25 Composite ACT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

President’s Leadership Class
Total Worth $2,000 toward tuition and $750 toward other university expenses
Details Incoming freshmen may apply for the President’s Leadership Class (PLC), the most accomplished, promising, and motivated students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. PLC is designed to enhance your ability to lead effectively and foster a greater awareness of leadership roles in today’s society. Only for freshman year. Application deadline: March 8
Ranger Preview
Total Worth $600
Details For attending Ranger Preview. Must attend classes at the Alva Campus and either live in the residence halls or establish Alva residency.
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Students

1,647 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
55% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
19% Students graduate within 6 years