- 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 2,997 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 87%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,997 students
- In-state tuition: $3,219
- Out-state tuition: $7,980
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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
Associates Colleges
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
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northern Oklahoma College has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Northern Oklahoma College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,997 students
1,415 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,222 students
503 students
# Part-Time Students
1,775 students
912 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
241 students
270 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,222 students
470 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,775 students
811 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
694 students
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
6%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
12%
14%
% White
4%
13%
% Hawaiian
75%
55%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3755%
0.5652%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2508%
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 22% 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 25% 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
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,637
$5,889
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: 2023 (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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