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The Northwestern Oklahoma State University, also known as NWOSU, was established in 1897. Initially founded as a normal school, the institute became the Northwestern State Teachers College in 1919, and the Northwestern State College in 1939. It was finally on the 16th of August, 1974, that the institute was named the Northwestern Oklahoma State University. It is a public institution and is located in Alva, Oklahoma. Apart from the main campus, the institution has two satellite campuses located in Woodward and Enid.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees in more than 40 areas of study. Courses are also offered in various pre-professional fields. NWOSU is organized into the following schools:
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University participates in a wide variety of sports including cross country, golf, soccer, and basketball. The university’s sports teams are nicknamed the Rangers. They compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Sooner Athletic Conference, and the Central States Football League.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is found in Alva, OK. 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 agricultural science and management, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Admission to Northwestern Oklahoma State University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 360 and 480.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,030 in 2007-2008 at the school.
A lot of students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Central States Football League and Sooner Athletic Conference.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd
Alva, OK 73717-2799
General Phone: (580) 327-1700
http://www.nwosu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 117 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, education of learning disabled, physical education teaching, school counseling, social studies teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 67 | business management, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Therapy and Counseling | 53 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | general studies, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, English |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 21 | agricultural operations |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and police, security and protective services |
| Media | 12 | communication and journalism |
| Science | 12 | biology |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics and statistics |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 320 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 62 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Northwestern Oklahoma State University had a total enrollment of 2,030 students (1,717 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 74% |
| Part-Time | 26% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers campus housing for 832 of its 1,717 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 590 | 590 | 100% | 379 | 64% |
| Men | 291 | 291 | 100% | 182 | 63% |
| Women | 299 | 299 | 100% | 197 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,247 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,478 |
| Room and board | $ 3,560 |
| Room charge | $ 1,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,260 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Northwestern Oklahoma State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316300)
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $87,550 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $79,693 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $63,925 | 9 | $64,162 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $52,716 | 4 | $54,952 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $46,065 | 7 | $44,720 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $37,294 | 22 | $39,468 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $47,486 | 42 | $47,109 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central States Football League |
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Track | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| Football | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Basketball | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 2 | 2 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(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 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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