- Northern Oklahoma College, a public muti-campus liberal arts community college, provides higher educational opportunities to seek the associate degree, cultural enrichment and economic achievement.
School Highlights
Northern Oklahoma College serves 4,859 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,859 students
- In-state tuition: $3,219
- Out-state tuition: $7,980
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 41%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northern Oklahoma College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 286 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northern Oklahoma College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
286 staff
184 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northern Oklahoma College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Northern Oklahoma College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,859 students
1,856 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,523 students
712 students
# Part-Time Students
3,336 students
1,144 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
485 students
248 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,523 students
663 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,336 students
1,058 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
694 students
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
13%
8%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
59%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
8%
% Two or more races
2%
10%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
15%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,219 is less than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,980 is more than the state average of $7,963. The out-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,219
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,980
$7,963
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,637
$5,637
Acceptance Rate
n/a
55%
SAT Reading
n/a
387
SAT Math
n/a
475
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Northern Oklahoma College is a two-year, state supported college founded in 1901 by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature. Tonkawa, Oklahoma, site of the original 120-acre Northern Oklahoma College Campus, is a rural community of approximately 3500 people. It is located 12 miles west of Ponca City on U.S. Highway 60 and just two miles east of Interstate Highway 35. Tonkawa campus has six residence halls which can house approximately 380 students. Northern offers over 50 associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science, and Applied Science. Northern Oklahoma College offers programs in 64 fields of study leading to the Associate of Arts, Associate of science, or Associate of Applied Science degree. The AA and AS degrees are designed as transfer programs to four year institutions, while the AAS degree represents a career program for those seeking training and job skills. The college Acadmic division includes Business, Fine Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation, Language Arts, Nursing, Science & Mathematics, Social Science and Developmental Studies, Counseling & Tutoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northern Oklahoma College cost?
Northern Oklahoma College's tuition is approximately $3,219 for In-State students and $7,980 for Out-State students.
What is Northern Oklahoma College's ranking?
Northern Oklahoma College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Largest student body.
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