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Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU)
- 709 Oklahoma Blvd
- Alva, OK 73717
- OPEID College Code: 00316300
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- General Phone: (580) 327-1700
- President: Janet Cunningham
- Website: www.nwosu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,030
- College Alias: NWOSU
- College Mascot: Rangers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a community of learners that includes students, teachers, staff, administrators, and area citizens advancing learning excellence and preparing its members for service as leaders and entrepreneurs in the changing climate of northwest Oklahoma and the world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NWOSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.nwosu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 187 | 238 | 425 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 186 (99%) | 235 (99%) | 421 (99%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 136 (73%) | 157 (67%) | 293 (70%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 27 | 7% |
| ACT ® Exam | 369 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | 400 | 470 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: NWOSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 34% | 35% | 34% | 74% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,769 | $3,303 | $2,902 | $1,653 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Number in Default | 22 | 15 | 20 |
| Number in Repayment | 527 | 468 | 380 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,875 | $3,565 | $3,379 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,735 | $5,270 | $4,991 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,400 | $3,310 | $2,980 |
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,575 | $10,175 | $9,459 |
| Out of State | $12,435 | $11,880 | $11,071 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,775 | $4,465 | $4,279 |
| Out of State | $6,635 | $6,170 | $5,891 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,775 | $4,465 | $4,279 |
| Out of State | $6,635 | $6,170 | $5,891 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,030 Undergraduate: 1,787 Graduate: 243
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 796 Female: 1,234
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 737 Female: 1,050
- Graduate Gender Male: 59 Female: 184
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,471 Part-Time: 559
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,385 Part-Time: 402
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 86 Part-Time: 157
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 32 | 2% |
| American Indian | 100 | 5% |
| Black | 86 | 4% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 4% |
| White | 1,727 | 85% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 28 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 415 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 457 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 486 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 210 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 142 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 91 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 139 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 59 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 324 | 232 | 92 |
| Faculty Status | 93 | 93 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 35 | 35 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 148 | 89 | 59 |
| Primarily Instruction | 146 | 87 | 59 |
| Primarily Public Service | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 16 | 16 | - |
| Other Professionals | 42 | 40 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 118 | 87 | 31 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 68 | 48 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 47 | 36 | 11 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,689 (79) | $48,683 (36) | $46,858 (43) |
| Professor | $63,317 (18) | $63,477 (8) | $63,189 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $52,123 (12) | $51,338 (8) | $53,692 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,766 (16) | $47,405 (9) | $48,232 (7) |
| Instructor | $37,516 (33) | $37,038 (11) | $37,755 (22) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,429 (8) | $59,992 (4) | $80,867 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $83,952 (4) | $73,157 (1) | $87,550 (3) |
| Instructor | $56,907 (4) | $55,604 (3) | $60,816 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,603 (87) | $48,723 (40) | $48,501 (47) |
| Professor | $63,317 (18) | $63,477 (8) | $63,189 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $56,264 (16) | $52,285 (9) | $61,381 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,766 (16) | $47,405 (9) | $48,232 (7) |
| Instructor | $38,494 (37) | $38,850 (14) | $38,277 (23) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $600,000 | $403,000 | $197,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 365 | 254 | 111 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 365 | 254 | 111 |
| Baseball | 59 | 59 | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| Football | 99 | 99 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Soccer | 19 | - | 19 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Cross Country | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Rodeo | 110 | 66 | 44 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,458 | $8,458 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,545 | $6,800 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Rodeo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 33% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 13% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 32% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 24% |
| 6 Years | 31% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 13 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 13 | 3 |
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