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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

#1050 in US ranking Alva, OK
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,249
Tuition & fees
$5,970
Avg. aid
$8,329
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
803–1036
ACT range
16–21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$42,064
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

Homecoming is one of Northwestern Oklahoma State University's recurring campus traditions, bringing together current students, alumni, and the wider Alva community around university activities and Rangers athletics.

Other reported events include Family Day and Bahama Breakaway. Family Day offers a defined occasion for students' families to engage with campus life; Bahama Breakaway appears among the university's named student events. Schedules and activities can change, so a student choosing whether to visit or participate should consult the calendar for that particular year rather than assume a past program will be repeated unchanged.

What are the student housing and dining options at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers college-operated housing for undergraduates. Housing availability does not mean every applicant is guaranteed a room, and students should review the current residence-hall choices, eligibility rules, contract dates, and application process for their entry term.

Campus housing has reported high-speed internet access. Residents should compare room arrangements, contract lengths, and meal-plan requirements before committing, particularly if they will leave campus for clinical placements, student teaching, or frequent travel. Students living elsewhere should account for commuting and food costs when comparing their budget with an on-campus plan.

Dining arrangements and meal-plan terms should be checked alongside the housing contract: a room charge and a dining charge are different expenses, and a plan's value depends on when and where a student can use it. Students based in Enid or Woodward should confirm local arrangements rather than assume that Alva residence and dining options apply at those locations.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

60

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Campus size
70 acres

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Full - time undergraduates only

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

J. W. Martin Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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