Campus & Student Life at Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Home to about 1,640 undergraduates in 2020, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a small, public university located in Alva, Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northwestern Oklahoma State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northwestern Oklahoma State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northwestern Oklahoma State University Disability Services.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northwestern Oklahoma State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northwestern Oklahoma State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northwestern Oklahoma State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,640 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,293 (78.8%). Part-time attendance was 347 (21.2%).

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is Ranked #906 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northwestern Oklahoma State University #906 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northwestern Oklahoma State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Diversity Guide.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Competes in the NCAA

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a total of 296 student athletes, 183 men and 113 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northwestern Oklahoma State University Athletics