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Northwestern Oklahoma State University admits 65% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1003 out of 1600 (midpoints: 485 in reading and writing, 485 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 20 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Oklahoma | $6,516 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $12,210 |
| Room and meals on campus | $7,490 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $19,249 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $9,433 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 37% below the median net price of colleges in Oklahoma on this site ($14,912). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $7,700 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $5,528 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,895 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,303 |
| Above $110,000 | $15,554 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | OK median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 65% | 65% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 35% | 37% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $49,123 | $47,284 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $17,891 | $17,858 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Oklahoma and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
46% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 33% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 58% women and 42% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 24 of the 42 colleges in Oklahoma on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,693.
Other colleges in Oklahoma of a similar size
- Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, private nonprofit
- Southern Nazarene UniversityBethany, private nonprofit
- Mid-America Christian UniversityOklahoma City, private nonprofit
- Oklahoma Baptist UniversityShawnee, private nonprofit
- University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences CenterOklahoma City, public
- Oklahoma Christian UniversityEdmond, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University admits 65% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Published tuition and fees are $6,516 a year for students from Oklahoma and $12,210 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
35% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.