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Oklahoma Panhandle State University, abbreviated as OPSU, is a public institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma, United States. OPSU was established in 1909 by an act of the Oklahoma Legislature. It was initially known as the Pan-Handle Agricultural Institute. Students at OPSU are offered associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in various areas of study. These programs are offered through the following academic divisions:
Oklahoma Panhandle State University's students participate in various sports including softball, baseball, golf, cross country, football, rodeo, and basketball. The university is a member of the Heartland Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the sports teams are nicknamed the Aggies. OPSU is also a member of the Central Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The men's rodeo team is known as the Cowboys, while the women's team is called the Cowgirls.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University is located in Goodwell, OK (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Oklahoma Panhandle State University is the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Oklahoma Panhandle State University is known for its programs in science, mathematics, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, animal science and care, and art studies.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 360. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 450.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University had 1,153 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Oklahoma Panhandle State University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Oklahoma Panhandle State University values student athletics, and belongs to the Heartland Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of OPSU is to provide higher education primarily for people of the Oklahoma Panhandle and surrounding areas through academic programs, cultural enrichment, lifelong learning experiences, and public service activities. The educational experiences are designed to enrich the personal lives of students and to prepare them for roles in agriculture, business, education, government, and industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
323 Eagle Ave
Goodwell, OK 73939-0430
General Phone: (580) 349-2611
http://www.opsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 35 | general studies, social services, Spanish language, English, history, liberal arts and humanities |
| Science | 23 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Business and Management | 23 | business management, accounting |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 17 | agricultural operations, farm management |
| Animal Science and Care | 17 | animal science, equine science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and physical education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 11 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, agricultural teaching, business teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | industrial tech |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | agronomy |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 183 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Oklahoma Panhandle State University had a total enrollment of 1,153 students (1,055 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 76% |
| Part-Time | 24% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 48% |
| Texas | 22% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Kansas | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Oklahoma Panhandle State University offers campus housing for 613 of its 1,055 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Goodwell, 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 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 616 | 616 | 100% | 555 | 90% |
| Men | 339 | 339 | 100% | 308 | 91% |
| Women | 277 | 277 | 100% | 247 | 89% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 475 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 450 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| 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 | $ 4,242 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,844 |
| Room and board | $ 3,420 |
| Room charge | $ 900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 240 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Oklahoma Panhandle State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 317400)
Oklahoma Panhandle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $42,116 | 4 | $31,651 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $42,116 | 4 | $31,651 |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $48,493 | 3 | $53,872 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,052 | 3 | $41,880 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $36,890 | 9 | $38,864 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $40,495 | 18 | $39,779 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heartland Conference |
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Conference |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 7 | 47 |
| Football | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Basketball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 6 | 29 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oklahoma Panhandle State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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