Northwestern Oklahoma State University |
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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709 Oklahoma Blvd
Alva, OK 73717-2799 |
General information
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(580) 327-1700
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| Type of institution: |
Public, 4-year or above |
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| Federal Aid: |
Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees |
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| Carnegie classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields |
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| Number of students: |
2,030 (2007)
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| 2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee: | $ 15 |
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| Mission |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a community of learners that includes students, teachers, staff, administrators, and area citizens advancing learning excellence and preparing its members for service as leaders and entrepreneurs in the changing climate of northwest Oklahoma and the world. |
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| About this School |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University, also known as NWOSU, is a university in Alva, Oklahoma, with satellite campuses in Enid and Woodward. Northwestern is a state university that graduates students on its own and feeds the more comprehensive Oklahoma state schools, University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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| History |
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Northwestern became a four-year teacher college in 1919 and changed its name to Northwestern Oklahoma Teacher's College. The school expanded in 1939 to include degrees in liberal arts as well as education. Also in 1939, Northwestern's name changed again to Northwestern State College. The final name change occurred in 1974 when it was renamed Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Northwestern's greatest tragedy happened on March 1, 1935 when the Castle on the Hill was destroyed by fire. In 1948, a contest was organized to adopt a new school fight song and a new alma mater. The winning submissions were announced in March of 1949. Both submissions were made by Floyd McClain, a 1940 graduate of Northwestern who was then attending the Boston Conservatory of Music. The new fight song was entitled "Ride, Rangers, Ride," and the new alma mater was entitled "Oh Northwestern." Both are still the official fight song and alma mater, although different band directors have altered the arrangements over the years. A contest later was launched to select a motto for the university in 1957. The motto chosen was, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," and was submitted by Kay Hutcheson, a junior student at Northwestern.
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2009-2008 | 2008-2007 | 2007-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 4,247 | $ 3,875 | $ 3,565 |
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| Out of State | $ 10,478 | $ 9,610 | $ 8,835 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 1,200 | $ 900 | $ 900 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 3,560 | $ 3,400 | $ 3,310 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 2,700 | $ 2,400 | $ 2,400 |
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| Off Campus |
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Financial aid 2006-2007
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
35% |
$ 3,303 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
34% |
$ 2,902 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
74% |
$ 1,653 |
| Loans to students |
34% |
$ 2,769 |
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End of file for Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting,... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Agribusiness + Agricultural Business Operations | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Agriculture, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization... |
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Bachelor degree
Business Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational business programs at various educational levels. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. |
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Bachelor degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | |
Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category. |
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Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences, General | |
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science,... |
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Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Police Science | |
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment... |
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Bachelor degree
E-Commerce + Electronic Commerce | |
A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. Includes instruction in business administration, information technology, information resources management, web design, computer and Internet... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | |
A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with specific learning disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying students with specific learning disabilities,... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature, General | |
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
General Studies | |
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
History, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures;... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | |
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments... |
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Bachelor degree
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other | |
Any instructional program in parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies not listed in the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, General category. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government, General | |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Psychology, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods,... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Security and Protective Services, Other | |
Any instructional program in protective services not listed in the Security and Protective Services, General category. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Social Studies Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning;... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies | |
A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech,... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Counseling Psychology | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions.... |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Elementary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Reading Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels. |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Secondary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. |
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