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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Boulevard
Alva, OK 73717

Official telephone: (580) 327-1700
Fax number: (580) 327-1881
Website: www.nwosu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Paige Fischer,
Director of Recruitment
Contacting the office: 580 327-8545
580 327-1881 (fax)
recruit@nwosu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $15
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 940) or rank in top half of secondary school class and minimum 2.7 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: ACT
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 18 for SAT I/ACT, August 18 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 3 required, 3 recommended
Lab: 3 required, 3 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 2 required, 2 recommended
Academic electives: 2 required, 2 recommended
Total: 14 required, 16 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Room deposit amount: $75
Admission may be deferred: yes

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