C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
32/100 · earnings-weighted

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

4-Year Public
📍 Goodwell, Oklahoma 73939
Oklahoma Panhandle State University campus, Goodwell, OK
Oklahoma Panhandle State University campus, Goodwell, OK. Photo: Ommnomnomgulp (talk) (Uploads) formerly MadMaxMarchHare, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
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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: 26%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
C+
62/100
Resources
C
54/100
Experience
B
66/100
Prestige
F
18/100

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

1,071
Total Enrollment
26%
Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,274
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Oklahoma Panhandle State University ▼

23% 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
$188,721
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+13.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$44,933
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,089
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,500
Median debt at graduation
20.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
47.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 30th 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 Oklahoma Panhandle 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$78,753$92,450+4%#262 of 966#93$10,408
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,397$50,148-27%#1084 of 1176#969$16,521
Biology$38,440$47,464-17%#747 of 841#606$19,673
Computer and Information Sciences$46,721—————
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$41,172-25%#590 of 610#541—

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 Oklahoma Panhandle State University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $188,721
  • Avg rent near campus: $891/mo — vs ~$311/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 73939 (3.7% cap, Goodwell)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,960 $4,711
Room $2,800
Board $3,936
Total Cost (On-Campus) $15,687 $16,438

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
87%
Take Out Loans
$5,274
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,372
$30,001 - $48,000$10,224
$48,001 - $75,000$14,356
$75,001 - $110,000$13,933

Student Demographics

1,071
Total Students
58%
Women
65%
Traditional Age (18-24)
23%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 23%
Black 12%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 65%
Off-Campus (Renters) 23%
With Family 12%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~241 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 19%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 37%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 65%
25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oklahoma Panhandle State University?
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 Oklahoma Panhandle State University?
Tuition at Oklahoma Panhandle State University is $3,960 for in-state students and $4,711 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,274.
What is the graduation rate at Oklahoma Panhandle State University?
The graduation rate at Oklahoma Panhandle State University is 26%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Oklahoma Panhandle State University a good school?
Oklahoma Panhandle State University has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (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
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University?
Oklahoma Panhandle State University has a total enrollment of 1,071 students.
Is there rental demand near Oklahoma Panhandle State University?
Yes! Approximately 23% of students at Oklahoma Panhandle State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 241 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Goodwell area.

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