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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Most applicants get into Northwestern Oklahoma State University — 65.5% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University anchors the college town of Alva, OK, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $85,283 four years out. Faculty pay averages $86,184 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,498 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 868 and 1090 — below the OK middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Northwestern Oklahoma State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Northwestern Oklahoma State University requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe Northwestern Oklahoma State University's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 430 | 490 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 438 | 500 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Northwestern Oklahoma State University received 1,293 applications and admitted 859 (66.4%), with 340 enrolling.
How Northwestern Oklahoma State University compares
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Oklahoma median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 65.5% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,970 | $9,797 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,358 | $46,116 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Northwestern Oklahoma State University's median earnings are $44,358 — below the Oklahoma benchmark of $46,116. Weigh that against the $5,970 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Northwestern Oklahoma State University prices by residency: $5,970 in-state versus $11,664 out-of-state — a $5,694 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,498 undergraduates, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Northwestern Oklahoma State University students — 30.3% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,283 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,355 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,292 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,705 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $49,666 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,123 |
| Psychology, General | $41,641 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,527 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | $38,610 |
Median earnings for these 9 Northwestern Oklahoma State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,358 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 16 additional Northwestern Oklahoma State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 868–1090 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 65.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Northwestern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate?
66.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 859 admitted from 1,293 applicants.
How much does Northwestern Oklahoma State University cost?
In-state tuition is $5,970; out-of-state students pay $11,664. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,358 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus — 75% admitted
- Oklahoma City University — 77% admitted
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus — 76.6% admitted
- University of Central Oklahoma — 78.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.