Campus & Student Life at Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Home to about 1,337 undergraduates in 2020, Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small, public university located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Oklahoma Panhandle State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Oklahoma Panhandle State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Oklahoma Panhandle State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Oklahoma Panhandle 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 Oklahoma Panhandle State University Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Oklahoma Panhandle 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 Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Oklahoma Panhandle State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,337 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,011 (75.6%). Part-time attendance was 326 (24.4%).

Oklahoma Panhandle State University is Ranked #225 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Oklahoma Panhandle State University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Oklahoma Panhandle State University #225 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 Oklahoma Panhandle State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Diversity Guide.

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Competes in the NIAA

Oklahoma Panhandle State University has a total of 399 student athletes, 307 men and 92 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 Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics