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Summary
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution that was founded in 1897. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,176, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 360 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Northwestern Oklahoma State University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,888 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $10,978 (2011-12).
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a community of learners that includes students, teachers, staff, administrators, and area citizens advancing learning excellence and preparing its members for service as leaders and entrepreneurs in the changing climate of northwest Oklahoma and the world. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1897 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | $9,652,923 |
Applying
When applying to Northwestern Oklahoma State University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 23. The application fee at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is $15. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 100.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 100% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 23 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 17:1, and the school has 51.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University include: Elementary Education and Teaching; Business Administration and Management, General; Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 65.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 15% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,176, with a gender distribution of 44.5 percent male students and 55.5 percent female students. 52.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 48.0 percent of students live off campus. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,301 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and placement service. Northwestern Oklahoma State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 60.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $4,888 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $10,978 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $3,700 (2011-12) - Low |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
