Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, also known as NWOSU, is a public university located in Alva, Oklahoma, United States. It was established in 1897 as a normal school. The university operates satellite campuses in Enid and Woodward. NWOSU offers both bachelor and master degrees in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Professional Studies

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has an active student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Some of the popular ones are Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Baptist Student Union, Circle K International, Computer Science Club, and Cardinal Key Honor Society. Their official mascot is the Rangers.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Highlights

Where Northwestern Oklahoma State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Northwestern Oklahoma State University was 2,030 in 2007 (1,690 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 69% are full-time and 31% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Northwestern Oklahoma State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides on-campus housing for 852 of its 1,690 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Athletics

School sports include football (Central States Football League), basketball (Sooner Athletic Conference), baseball (Sooner Athletic Conference), and track (Sooner Athletic Conference).

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 18 male students received the aid (men were 72% of those receiving aid) and 7 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 28% of students receiving such aid) .

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Admissions (2007)

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