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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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:

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Professional Studies

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.

Overview of Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Selectivity

Admission to Northwestern Oklahoma State University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 2,030 in 2007 at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Student Life

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 Tuition and Affordability

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.

Contacting Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd
Alva, OK 73717-2799
General Phone: (580) 327-1700
http://www.nwosu.edu

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching119elementary school teaching, education of learning disabled, secondary teaching, early childhood education, school counseling, physical education teaching, reading teaching, math teaching, ...
Business And Management89business management, accounting, electronic commerce
Therapy And Counseling55psychology, counseling psychology
Liberal Arts39general studies, history, sociology, political science, speech and rhetoric, English, Spanish language
Agricultural Science And Management33agricultural operations, agriculture
Nursing And Emergency Medicine27registered nursing
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy24recreation and leisure studies
Science19biology, chemistry
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and police, security and protective services
Media8communication and journalism
Computer Science And Engineering4computer and info science
Family And Social Work4social work

Number of programs and degrees for Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree38132
Master's degree555

Student Body

In 2007, Northwestern Oklahoma State University had a total enrollment of 2,030 students (1,690 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time69%
Part-Time31%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate85%
Graduate15%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White86%
Black4%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian4%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1920%
20-2123%
22-2424%
25-2910%
30-347%
35-394%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time43 %

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Room and Board (2007)

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers campus housing for 852 of its 1,690 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total42542199%29370%
Men18718699%13673%
Women23823599%15767%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal420510
SAT Math440570
SAT Writing400470
ACT Verbal1624
ACT Math1723
ACT Composite1823

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT7%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT93%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,875
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,735
Room and board$ 3,400
Room charge$ 1,250
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,150
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 2,400

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 Faculty

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1416
Non-tenured, but on tenure track118
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1524

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year1*3$87,550
Instructorcalendar year3$55,6041*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$59,9924$80,867

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year8$63,47710$63,189
Associate professoracademic year8$51,3384$53,692
Assistant professoracademic year9$47,4057$48,232
Instructoracademic year11$37,03822$37,755
All faculty totalacademic year36$48,68343$46,858

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballCentral States Football League
BasketballSooner Athletic Conference
BaseballSooner Athletic Conference
TrackSooner Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total18725
Football13013
Basketball257
Baseball303
All Other Sports022

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General

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
Business Teacher Education
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

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
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Protective Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwestern Oklahoma State University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%Northwestern Oklahoma State University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Northwestern Oklahoma State University % of degrees in agricultural science and management
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Northwestern Oklahoma State University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Northwestern Oklahoma State University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Northwestern Oklahoma State University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Northwestern Oklahoma State University % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Northwestern Oklahoma State University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Northwestern Oklahoma State University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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