C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

Northern Oklahoma College

2-Year Public
📍 Tonkawa, Oklahoma 74653
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 41%
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
B
71/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,083
Total Enrollment
41%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,782
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northern Oklahoma College ▼

25% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$103,445
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+5.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northern Oklahoma College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,566
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,607
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,000
Median debt at graduation
48.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
33.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 61st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northern Oklahoma College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$57,846$70,755-12%#860 of 962#658$13,433
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$28,077$51,679+-0%#14 of 28#11$8,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations$35,771$48,684+-0%#283 of 547#139$10,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$44,139-5%#286 of 426#169—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$38,243-13%#774 of 947#548$6,653
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services—$32,164-6%#66 of 93#42—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$26,017-31%#158 of 160#150—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Northern Oklahoma College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $103,445
  • Avg rent near campus: $846/mo — vs ~$427/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 74631 (10.6% cap, Blackwell)

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🏆 Where Northern Oklahoma College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
of 6 schools
#12
Health Teacher Education
of 12 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,681 $10,446
Room $3,840
Board $3,744
Total Cost (On-Campus) $16,885 $23,650

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
48%
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Out Loans
$7,782
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,902
$30,001 - $48,000$6,774
$48,001 - $75,000$9,451
$75,001 - $110,000$12,850
$110,001+$13,100

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 107 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 88 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 66 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 58 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 46 grads/yr Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 38 grads/yr Health Teacher Education 34 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 28 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 27 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 22 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 17 grads/yr Child Development 11 grads/yr Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 11 grads/yr Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 8 grads/yr Military Applied Sciences, Other 6 grads/yr Digital Arts 6 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 5 grads/yr Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 4 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northern Oklahoma College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer programmers
$99k/yr 121,200 jobs
Computer science teachers, postsecondary
$97k/yr 44,800 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100k/yr 40,800 jobs
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75k/yr 20,700 jobs

Student Demographics

3,083
Total Students
63%
Women
73%
Traditional Age (18-24)
25%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 11%
Black 5%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 48%
Off-Campus (Renters) 25%
With Family 27%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~765 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 73%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Oklahoma College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Northern Oklahoma College?
Tuition at Northern Oklahoma College is $3,681 for in-state students and $10,446 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,782.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Oklahoma College?
The graduation rate at Northern Oklahoma College is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Northern Oklahoma College a good school?
Northern Oklahoma College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Northern Oklahoma College?
Northern Oklahoma College has a total enrollment of 3,083 students. Most students (73%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Northern Oklahoma College?
Yes! Approximately 25% of students at Northern Oklahoma College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 765 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Tonkawa area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology