Northwestern Oklahoma State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 1,498 students.
About This School
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Alva, Oklahoma with approximately 1,498 undergraduate students enrolled. Northwestern Oklahoma State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,104 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $41,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) is a public university in Alva, Oklahoma, with satellite campuses in Enid and Woodward. It offers both bachelor's and master's degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — at just $11,366/year after aid and only $11,000 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree you'll find anywhere. However, the 35% graduation rate is a serious red flag, meaning most students who start here don't finish, and those who do earn a median of $41,700 a decade out, which is modest but workable given the low debt load. Worth considering if you're budget-conscious, committed to completing your degree, and planning to build a career in the surrounding Oklahoma region — but go in with a clear plan, because the retention and graduation data suggest many students struggle to stick with it.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,498 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd
Alva, OK 73717-2799
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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