C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
35/100 · earnings-weighted

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

4-Year Public
📍 Alva, Oklahoma 73717
Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus, Alva, OK
Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus, Alva, OK. Photo: Kiddo27, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
C+
64/100
Resources
C
54/100
Experience
B
71/100
Prestige
F
26/100

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

1,929
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
66%
Acceptance Rate
$12,067
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northwestern Oklahoma State University ▼

11% 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
$123,422
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+12.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$44,358
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,997
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$17,355
Median debt at graduation
30.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,003
Average SAT
20
Median ACT
41.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 28th percentile among bachelor’s-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 Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Median pay of bachelor'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$65,335$85,283-4%#523 of 966#231$13,488
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$59,355+7%#166 of 660#49—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,000$58,292-15%#855 of 1176#609$15,787
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$50,705-1%#180 of 345#76—
Agricultural Business and Management—$49,666-25%#72 of 77#66—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$36,300$44,123-17%#394 of 476#330$15,000
Psychology—$41,641-18%#928 of 1027#755$15,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$39,527-17%#645 of 680#592—
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology$26,809$38,610-9%——$17,433

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 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $123,422
  • Avg rent near campus: $873/mo — vs ~$224/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 73717 (5.5% cap, Alva)

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🏆 Where Northwestern Oklahoma State University Ranks

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

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
of 2 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,448 $11,142
Room $2,020
Board $3,680
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,090 $24,784

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
53%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
$12,067
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,050
$30,001 - $48,000$8,936
$48,001 - $75,000$11,315
$75,001 - $110,000$16,731
$110,001+$18,614

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 61 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other 44 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 36 grads/yr Psychology, General 30 grads/yr General Studies 19 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 19 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 18 grads/yr Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 16 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Nursing Practice 14 grads/yr Accounting 14 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 12 grads/yr Social Work 11 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7 grads/yr History, General 6 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 5 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,929
Total Students
60%
Women
75%
Traditional Age (18-24)
11%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 15%
Black 7%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 84%
Off-Campus (Renters) 11%
With Family 6%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~204 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 33%
Hybrid (Some Online) 41%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has an acceptance rate of 66%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Tuition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is $5,448 for in-state students and $11,142 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,067.
What is the graduation rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
The graduation rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Northwestern Oklahoma State University a good school?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a total enrollment of 1,929 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Yes! Approximately 11% of students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 204 students who need rental housing near campus.

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