Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public regional university that has received national acclaim for its combination of high quality academic program and affordability. While Northwestern primarily serves the vast geographical area of northwest Oklahoma and the Panhandle, its students come from more than 40 states and 20 countries.

The main campus is located in Alva, a city of approximately 5,000 residents in northwest Oklahoma. Alva is located 14 miles south of the Kansas border, approximately 115 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, and 100 miles southwest of Wichita, Kansas. The community is fully engaged with the University and even dedicates sales tax money to fund scholarships.

Students can choose from more than 40 areas of study to earn their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees. Northwestern offers master's degree programs in education, counseling psychology, and American Studies, and a doctoral program in nursing practice.

Students enjoy a vibrant on-campus college experience by living in university housing, dining in the cafeteria or Student Center Snack Bar, participating in Greek life or campus organizations, attending home athletic contests, or attending numerous other campus events.

Northwestern also operates additional locations in northwest Oklahoma’s two largest cities – Enid and Woodward.

Northwestern -Enid assists a diverse population, including adult learners, achieve their career and educational goals by providing local, affordable access to higher education by offering upper-level courses leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree. Many students take advantage of the Bridge Program between Northwestern and Northern Oklahoma College, a local community college, and make a seamless transition to Northwestern for completion of their four-year degree.

Northwestern -Woodward provides convenient access to higher education opportunities to a diverse population, including non-traditional students, to assist them in meeting education and career goals in a supportive environment. Students attending classes at Northwestern-Woodward are able to take the same types of undergraduate courses that are available at Northwestern's main campus in Alva.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides quality educational and cultural opportunities to learners with diverse needs by cultivating ethical leadership and service, critical thinking and fiscal responsibility.

Diversity is respected at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and individual differences are embraced as learning opportunities for members of the campus community. Northwestern recognizes that a dynamic diversity program is an essential dimension of any academic institution. As the world continues to change, and technology creates global economic opportunities regardless of geographic location, it is necessary that we prepare students to meet those evolving demands.

The population composition of Northwestern’s service area creates challenging experiences for both faculty and students. As such, the diversity program at Northwestern, led by qualified faculty and staff, annually assesses and evaluates the ever-changing student and campus community needs regarding diversity and plans diversity awareness, engagement, and training opportunities to meet those needs.

Northwestern provides a quality and affordable education to all students. Our academic goals are driven through our Mission Statement, which embraces ethical leadership and service, critical thinking and fiscal responsibility.

Our faculty focus on teaching, not research, allowing them time to provide personal attention to you, providing detailed academic advising and other forms of academic assistance. You will get to know your teachers, and they will get to know you.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides bachelor degrees with various options and minors within three academic schools, providing degrees via a number of departments/programs.

In addition, the university’s Graduate Studies program offers degrees and options in the areas of Education, Psychology and American Studies and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP online program).

Here at Northwestern we strive to help each student create a positive collegiate experience their own way in a friendly and safe environment. Go to class, get your work done and enjoy being involved in daily extra-curricular activities on and off campus, too.

Attend a lecture or athletic event. Compete in intramural athletics, become a member of the campus media or volunteer your services in the community. Join a club or start one of your own! Hang out with friends in the Student Center, cafeteria or cyber café or even in the dorm. And, if you’d like to compete for the title of Miss Oklahoma, take part in the annual Miss Northwestern Pageant.

By doing these things outside of class, you will become a more well-rounded individual who will develop leadership skills to become more marketable when you start applying for jobs after graduation – plus you will make life-long friendships in the process. You also will develop that Ranger Pride you hear others talking about who have had enjoyable times on campus.

Northwestern's Alva campus offers a true college experience, while the university’s locations in Enid and Woodward provide students the convenience of obtaining a higher education without having to travel quite so much. Both locations offer a number of student activities.

Many students are employed on campus, but part-time employment opportunities are available at many businesses in Alva, Enid and Woodward.

We hope your campus life experience is a positive one, but remember - it will only be what you make it. Cherish your time spent as a Northwestern student because it will go by fast.