Northwestern Oklahoma State University

www.nwosu.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,593

3.29% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$9,660

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

10.8%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

62.6%

1,143 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

1,970

74% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

29.7%

113 Graduates

About

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a higher education institution located in Woods County, OK. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Northwestern Oklahoma State University were Other Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies (46 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (42 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees).

In 2019, 423 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. 65% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (284 degrees), 6.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is $6,593, which is $−15,433 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is $6,593, which is $−15,433 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,660.

In 2019, 87% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 48% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$6,593

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University was $6,593. The cost of tuition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is $−15,433 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,660

2019 Value

5.48%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Northwestern Oklahoma State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,660. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Northwestern Oklahoma State University grew by 5.48%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,928

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwestern Oklahoma State University was of $4,928 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of room and board increased by 2.19% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

48%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 4.82% with respect to 2018, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

10.8%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Northwestern Oklahoma State University was 10.8%, which represents 50 out of the 463 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northwestern Oklahoma State University received 1,143 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 2.31% annual decline. Out of those 1,143 applicants, 715 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,970 students enrolled at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2019, and 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has an overall enrollment yield of 48.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

715

Accepted Out of 1,143

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University was 62.6% (715 admissions from 1,143 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 62.4%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by −2.31%, while admissions declined by −2.05%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

13% of enrolled first-time students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a total enrollment of 1,970 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 1,458 students and the part-time enrollment is 512. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.65% Black or African American, 1.93% Two or More Races, 0.66% Asian, and 0.254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.1%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,970 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 1,458 and the part-time enrollment is 512. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwestern Oklahoma State University was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Northwestern Oklahoma State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,202
Hispanic or Latino
199
American Indian or Alaska Native
154

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 61% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.65% Black or African American, 1.93% Two or More Races, 0.66% Asian, and 0.254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 53.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 214 students (10.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 127 more women than men received degrees from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is white (284 degrees awarded). There were 6.76 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is Other Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies (46 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (42 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees awarded), Agriculture (23 degrees), and Psychology (44 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,550,615 people), Secondary school teachers (516,093 people), Education administrators (300,928 people), Social workers, all other (274,050 people), and Special education teachers (228,857 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees awarded), Agriculture (23 degrees), Psychology (44 degrees), Education (60 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are Surgeons, Computer hardware engineers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Public relations specialists, and Actuaries

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,033,733 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (421,865 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (329,138 people), Individual & family services (253,525 people), and Outpatient care centers (246,775 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Most Common

Other Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
46 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
37 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwestern Oklahoma State University was Other Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

148

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

275

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, which is 0.538 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (275).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.743 times less than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 40 degrees were awarded to women at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Registered Nursing, which is 20 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 14% of students graduating from Northwestern Oklahoma State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.96% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
284 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is white (284 degrees awarded). There were 6.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

4.49% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
199 degrees awarded
White Male
85 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is white female (199 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (85 degrees).

Operations

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has an endowment valued at nearly $26M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $312k (1.2%), compared to the 4.44% average return ($1.71M on $38.5M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2019, Northwestern Oklahoma State University had a total salary expenditure of $31.4M. Northwestern Oklahoma State University employs 27 Assistant professors, 26 Professors, and 25 Instructors. Most academics at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are Female Assistant professors (20), Male Professors(17), and Female Instructors (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 57 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 47 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 28 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$26M

2019 Endowment

1.62%

decline from 2018

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has an endowment valued at about $26M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwestern Oklahoma State University declined 1.62% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.27M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Northwestern Oklahoma State University received $1.27M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$12M

2019 Salaries

2.37%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Northwestern Oklahoma State University paid a median of $12M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($31.4M) and a 2.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.29% decline from 2017 and a 0.458% decline from 2016.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.1M (40.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Northwestern Oklahoma State University paid a total of $5.5M to 91 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.2M (32.7%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwestern Oklahoma State University were Assistant professor with 27 employees; Professor with 26 employees; and Professor with 25 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Oklahoma State University were Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees; and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Instructor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwestern Oklahoma State University was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Professor with 17 employees, and Female Instructor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

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