Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) at Tonkawa, Oklahoma is one of three locations—the other being located in Enid and Stillwater, Oklahoma. NOC is a leader among Oklahoma colleges in technological advances in developing multiple on-line and interactive television courses that serving students in remote areas of the state.
Mission Statement:
Northern Oklahoma College, the State’s oldest community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services which create life-changing experiences and develop students as effective learners and leaders within their communities in a connected, ever-changing world.
Academic Divisions:
- Agriculture & Life Science
- Business
- Fine Arts
- Health, Physical Education & Recreation
- Language Arts
- Math & Engineering
- Nursing
- Social Science
Review information about Tuition and Fees at all three locations on the NOC Website (http://www.noc.edu/tuition)
The Counseling and Career Center ensures that NOC Students have access to a wide variety of services including: Academic Counseling, Transfer Counseling, Career Counseling, Personal Counseling Resource Materials, Referrals, Consultations, and Disability Services. Other student services include the use of the Student Success Center for supplemental instruction and tutoring.
For detailed information about transfers view the NOC Transfer Guide (http://www.noc.edu/transfer-guide).
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,300. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $2,300-$2,800
- Out-of-State: $7,500-$9,000
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $78-$94 per unit
- Out-of-State: $170-$210 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 59% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 46% | $4,915 |
Receiving Student Loans | 23% | $4,770 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Northern Oklahoma College may offer services to students including:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for this school, versus those community colleges in Oklahoma, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
Northern Oklahoma College | Kay County | Oklahoma | |
---|---|---|---|
Graduation Rate | 19.5% | - | 17.9% |
Transfer-out Rate | 23.6% | - | 20.3% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1973)
- Compare all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Oklahoma
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Northern Oklahoma College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (A)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Information Systems (A)
- Commerce (A)
- Administrative Assistant (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology (A)
- Computer (A)
Education
Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technologies (A)
English Language and Literature
- English (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Health Services (A)
- Radiology Technician (A)
- Respiratory Therapy (A)
- Surgical Technologist (A)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Avionics Maintenance Technology
Military Technology
- Military Applied Sciences (A)
Physical Sciences
- Physical Sciences (A)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration and Social Service
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (A)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Social Science (A)
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (A)
- Digital Arts (A)
- Fine Arts and Art Studies (A)
- Music (A)
- Photography
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Northern Oklahoma College.
- Seminole State College in Seminole, OK (104 miles away)
- Western Oklahoma State College in Altus, OK (180 miles away)
- Carl Albert State College in Poteau, OK (187 miles away)