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Northwestern Oklahoma State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range830 to 1070

ACT Range16 to 21

Average GPA3.42

Acceptance Rate65.5%

The score that can change your outcome here is not the middle-range ACT of 16-21, but the 30 ACT tied to a $3,500 scholarship. With Northwestern Oklahoma State’s 65.5% acceptance rate, aim first to clear the typical range, then use test prep to push toward merit-aid territory.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Northwestern Oklahoma State University enrolls about 1,787 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Northwestern Oklahoma State has a 65% freshman retention rate and a 30% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. Northwestern Oklahoma State is test-required for admissions.

Location

Alva, OK

Undergrad Enrollment1,787

Freshman Retention65%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate30%

Test PolicyTest-required

How do your scores compare at Northwestern Oklahoma State?

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Key Northwestern Oklahoma State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

July 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Northwestern Oklahoma State is test-required, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Since the financial aid priority deadline is July 1 and the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship requires a 30+ ACT, a December retake should still arrive in time for admission and scholarship consideration.

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What you'll actually pay

At Northwestern Oklahoma State, costs can vary by residency, housing, and program, so review the latest tuition, fees, and aid details as you plan. Submit the FAFSA by the July 1 priority deadline to be considered for available financial aid.

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As a public university, Northwestern Oklahoma State’s out-of-state tuition is typically higher than in-state tuition, so students should budget based on residency, fees, housing, and personal expenses. Financial aid can help lower the amount students actually pay, especially for those with demonstrated need. Families should compare the full cost of attendance with any grants, scholarships, and loans offered before deciding what is affordable.