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Northwestern Oklahoma State University is found in Alva, Oklahoma. Alva is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, agricultural science and management, and education and teaching.
Admission to Northwestern Oklahoma State University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,102 in 2005 at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Central States Football League and Sooner Athletic Conference. Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd
Alva, OK 73717-2799
General Phone: (580) 327-1700
Admissions Phone: (580) 327-8546
Financial Aid Phone: (580) 327-8542
http://www.nwosu.edu
Northwestern Oklahoma State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 132 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, school counseling, early childhood education, education of learning disabled, reading teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 79 | business management, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | psychology, social psychology, psychology courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | political science, Spanish language, history, sociology, general studies, speech and rhetoric, English, geography, ... |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 25 | agricultural operations, various agricutural courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and police, security and protective services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Science | 19 | biology, chemistry, physics, botany, zoology |
| Media | 14 | communication and journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics and statistics |
| Music | 1 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 0 | general office occupations |
| Construction Trades | 0 | masonry |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 369 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 63 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Northwestern Oklahoma State University had a total enrollment of 2,102 students (1,767 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 85% |
| Kansas | 9% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 13 % |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers campus housing for 872 of its 1,767 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Alva, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 520 | 519 | 100% | 317 | 61% |
| Men | 245 | 244 | 100% | 147 | 60% |
| Women | 275 | 275 | 100% | 170 | 62% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (580) 327-8546
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,379 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,991 |
| Room and board | $ 2,980 |
| Room charge | $ 1,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Northwestern Oklahoma State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (580) 327-8542
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $50,751 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $52,569 | 3 | $58,646 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $54,339 | 7 | $53,605 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $44,816 | 9 | $51,563 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $39,935 | 9 | $41,532 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $34,616 | 13 | $35,782 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $42,216 | 38 | $44,165 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central States Football League |
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Track | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 118 | 42 | 160 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Basketball | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 23 | 23 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Mason/Masonry
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwestern Oklahoma State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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