Graduate Programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduate School Overview

Northwestern Oklahoma State University (referred to as NWOSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Alva, OK. It is classified as a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.

The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1949 - Current[Estimated Date]).

NWOSU Directory Information
School Name	Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU)
Address	709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK 73717-2799
Phone	580-327-1700
Web	https://www.nwosu.edu
Online Application	https://www.nwosu.edu/apply-for-admission
Financial Info	https://www.nwosu.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid

The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is $5,320 for Oklahoma residents and $10,324 for out-of-state students. The school has 205 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,852 including undergraduate students.

It offers total 50 graduate programs through Master's and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 1 programs are available online classes.

Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School Type	Public, 4 years
Tuition & Fees	$10,324 $5,320 for Oklahoma Residents
Student Population	205
Offered Degrees/Programs	Master's and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs	50 graduate programs (1 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio	16 to 1

The graduate tuition & fees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is $5,320 for Oklahoma residents and $10,324 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $262 for Oklahoma residents and $539 for out-of-state students.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.

On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.

Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)	1 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities	Study abroad Weekend/evening college Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services	Remedial services Academic/career services Employment services for students Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Northwestern Oklahoma State University is $5,320 for Oklahoma residents and $10,324 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -2.34% compared to previous academic year.

Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)

2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
	Oklahoma Residents		Out-of-State
	Tuition	Fees	Tuition	Fees
2018-2019	$4,631	$621	$9,491	$621
2019-2020	$4,775	$639	$9,635	$639
2020-2021	$4,928	$639	$9,932	$639
2021-2022	$4,928	$639	$9,932	$639
2022-2023	$4,928	$392	$9,932	$392

The graduate school tuition & fees of NWOSU is relatively inexpensive compared to public graduate schools in Oklahoma. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Oklahoma graduate tuition is $14,720 (public) / $13,359 (private).

The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.

Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
	Residents	Out-of-State
Northwestern Oklahoma State University	$5,320	$10,324
All Graduate Schools	$16,007	$19,603
Public	$11,484	$20,787
Private	$19,674
Oklahoma Graduate Schools	$9,921	$14,287
Public	$6,606	$14,720
Private	$13,359

For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $11,220 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. On-campus living costs are increased by 18.73% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $11,220. Off-campus living costs are increased by 18.73% compared to previous academic year.

2022-2023 Living Expenses
	Living On-Campus		Living Off-Campus
	Room & Board	Other Expense	Room & Board	Other Expense
2018-2019	$4,480	$3,600	$5,376	$2,500
2019-2020	$5,000	$4,200	$5,000	$2,500
2020-2021	$5,200	$4,200	$5,200	$4,200
2021-2022	$5,250	$4,200	$5,250	$4,200
2022-2023	$5,220	$6,000	$5,220	$6,000

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $262 for Oklahoma residents and $539 for other students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -2.36% compared to previous academic year.

2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
	Oklahoma Residents	Out-of-State
2018-2019	$257	$527
2019-2020	$265	$535
2020-2021	$274	$552
2021-2022	$274	$552
2022-2023	$262	$539

Graduate Programs at NWOSU

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers 11 graduate programs for Master's and Doctorate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 61 students have completed their study at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Offered Degrees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Award Level	Total Number of Programs	Available Online Class	Number of Completers
Master's Degree	10	0	53
Doctor's degree - other	1	1	8
Total	11	1	61

The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University by award level.

The most popular Master's program is the Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching program with 23 completers.
The most popular Doctorate program is the Nursing Practice program with 8 completers.

Master's
Doctorate

Popular Master's Programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching	✕	23	-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching	✕	17	-
Counseling Psychology	✕	14	-
American/United States Studies/Civilization	✕	7	-
Educational Leadership and Administration	✕	7	-

Popular Doctorate Programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Nursing Practice	✔	8	-
Nursing Practice	✔	0	-

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers 11 programs through Master's and Doctorate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 61 students have completed their graduate studies.

53 students have earned/completed Master's program.
8 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.

Master's
Doctorate (Practice)

Master's Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+]	✕	1 completers	-
American/United States Studies/Civilization	✕	1	-
Education [+]	✕	34 completers	-
Curriculum and Instruction	✕	2	-
Educational Leadership and Administration	✕	6	-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	✕	1	-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching	✕	23	-
Elementary Education and Teaching	✕	0	-
Secondary Education and Teaching	✕	0	-
Reading Teacher Education	✕	2	-
Psychology [+]	✕	18 completers	-
Psychology	✕	4	-
Counseling Psychology	✕	14	-
	Total	53

Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+]	✔	8 completers	-
Nursing Practice	✔	8	-
	Total	8

Graduate Student Population at NWOSU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 201 students enrolled into Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduate schools where it has total 1,852 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 79 full-time and 122 part-time graduate students. By gender, 52 male and 149 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.

Graduate School Student Population By Gender
	Total	Male	Female
Total	201	52	149
Full-time	79	22	57
Part-tme	122	30	92

The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.

There are 129 White (64.18%), 16 Black/African American (7.96%), 10 Hispanic (4.98%), 1 Asian (0.50%), and 45 students with other races. 6 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.

Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
	Total	Male	Female
Total	201	52	149
American Indian/Native American	16	3	13
Asian	1	0	1
Black/African American	16	8	8
Hispanic	10	4	6
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0	0	0
White	129	32	97
Two More	3	0	3
Un-Known	20	3	17
Non-resident Alien	6	2	4

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 51 graduate students (25.37% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 67 graduate students (33.33% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.

Distance Learning Student Population
	Number of Graduate Students
Total	201
Enrolled Online Exclusively	51
Enrolled Some Online Courses	67
Not in Online Courses	83

The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. 44 students are aged 20 to 24 (21.89% of total students), 21 students are aged above 50 (10.45%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Graduate Student Population By Age
	Total	Male	Female
Total	201	52	149
Age 20-21	2	0	2
Age 22-24	42	16	26
Age 25-29	48	16	32
Age 30-34	26	5	21
Age 35-39	22	4	18
Age 40-49	40	8	32
Age 50-64	19	3	16
Over 64	2	0	2

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