Northwestern Oklahoma State University
tuition & fees
$11,664
graduate tuition & fees
$10,324
acceptance rate
65%
Student Population
2,079
online students
598
Number of Programs
51
Financial Aid Amount
$8,329
SAT Scores
910
Graduation Rate
30%
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Alva, Oklahoma. NWOSU ranked 14th in Oklahoma Colleges and 32nd in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 2,079 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. NWOSU's acceptance rate is 65.45% last year (undergraduate school).
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northwestern Oklahoma State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK 73717-2799 |
| Phone | 580-327-1700 |
| WEB | www.nwosu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.nwosu.edu/apply-for-admission |
| Financial Aid | www.nwosu.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.nwosu.edu/uploads//npc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.nwosu.edu/student-services |
| Disability Service | www.nwosu.edu/student-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 65.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 38.67%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65.45 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 38.67 % |
Tuition & Fees
NWOSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $5,970 for Oklahoma residents and $11,664 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($11,664).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $5,320 for Oklahoma residents and $10,324 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Oklahoma Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $5,970 | $11,664 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $5,320 | $10,324 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,079 students have enrolled at NWOSU (2024-2025). Among them, 598 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. NWOSU has 1,787 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 292 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,079 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,787 |
| Graduate Students | 292 |
| Online Enrollment | 598 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
NWOSU offers 51 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 7 out of the 51 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by NWOSU
| Number of programs | 51 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 7 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |