- 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 3,138 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,138 students
- In-state tuition: $3,219
- Out-state tuition: $7,980
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- 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 96 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Northern Oklahoma College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1901
Campus Size
138 acres
Total Faculty
96 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Northern Oklahoma College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Northern Oklahoma College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,138 students
1,520 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
28:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
1,280 students
493 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
1,858 students
1,027 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,138 students
1,223 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,280 students
489 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,858 students
1,012 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
694 students
300 students
Showing 2011–2023. View full 17-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
13%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
6%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
62%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
10%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$41,869
$41,757
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,219 is less than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 33% 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 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,219
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,980
$7,963
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
89%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,637
$5,763
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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