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Northern Oklahoma College is a public community college established in 1901. More than 2,000 students enroll in NOC every year. The college has campuses in:
The college offers degrees in over 50 areas of study. Associates degrees in arts, science and applied science are offered by NOC as well. Apart from these, NOC also offers special programs through its Digital Media Institute.
The athletics teams of the Tonkawa campus are known as the Mavericks, while the Enid campus's teams are known as the Jets. The Mavericks participate in basketball, soccer, baseball and softball. Basketball, volleyball and baseball are played by the Jets.
The main campus of Northern Oklahoma College is in Tonkawa, OK (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Northern Oklahoma College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
Northern Oklahoma College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Northern Oklahoma College had 5,208 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Northern Oklahoma College makes available a lot of student housing.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Oklahoma College
1220 E Grand Ave
Tonkawa, OK 74653
General Phone: (580) 628-6200
http://www.north-ok.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 157 | general studies, social services |
| Business and Management | 102 | business management, business |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 92 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 61 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, ESL instruction |
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, health service and sciences |
| Office and Administration | 34 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | engineering technician, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Medicine | 16 | pre-med |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police |
| Media | 12 | communication and journalism |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 10 | photography, printmaking |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | avionics maintenance |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | social service professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Oklahoma College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 595 | 32 |
In 2007-2008, Northern Oklahoma College had a total enrollment of 5,208 students (3,565 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 94% |
| Texas | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
Northern Oklahoma College offers campus housing for 526 of its 3,565 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tonkawa, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,302 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,812 |
| Room and board | $ 3,770 |
| Room charge | $ 1,570 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,442 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Oklahoma College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316200)
Northern Oklahoma College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $54,690 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $54,690 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 44 | $47,726 | 51 | $45,023 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $47,726 | 51 | $45,023 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 32 | 76 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 17 | 23 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
Printmaking
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern Oklahoma College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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