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# Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Regional public university in rural Oklahoma focused on business and professional programs, enrolling 1,929 students.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 36.796658, -98.667673

### Summary

Regional public university in rural Oklahoma focused on business and professional programs, enrolling 1,929 students.

### Description

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public four-year institution in Alva, Oklahoma, a town in the panhandle. The university enrolls approximately 1,929 students and focuses primarily on undergraduate programs in business, management, marketing, and related fields. It serves students seeking a small-campus experience in a rural setting.

In-state tuition runs $5,448 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $11,142. Room and board costs $6,120, bringing total cost of attendance to $11,568 for in-state students and $17,262 for out-of-state students. Admissions are moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 66.4 percent. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile SAT Reading at 550 and SAT Math at 540, with an ACT Composite 75th percentile of 22.

This school works well for students who prefer smaller enrollments, want lower tuition costs, and are pursuing practical degrees in business and management. For more information about academic programs and campus life, visit www.nwosu.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 207,306
- **State**: OK
- **City**: Alva
- **Address**: 709 Oklahoma Blvd
- **Zip Code**: 73717
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: www.nwosu.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $5,448
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $11,142
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $11,568
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $17,262
- **Room and Board**: $6,120
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,929
- **Acceptance Rate**: 66.4%
- **SAT Reading 75th Percentile**: 550
- **SAT Math 75th Percentile**: 540
- **ACT Composite 75th Percentile**: 22
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $30,628,017
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Baccalaureate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services