School Overview
Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) is located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. The university is governed by the Board of Regents of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. The school receives authorization for and coordination of its academic programs (and financial support) through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
The school offers associate and bachelor’s degrees in nursing, business, education, history, and several other disciplines. The school also has an agriculture-related degree which prepares students to work in the region’s swine, equine, bovine, and farming-related industries. OPSU is approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Education for training elementary and secondary teachers. OPSU is also regionally accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
General Information
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Admission Office OPSU Admissions Box 430 Goodwell, OK 73939-0430 (580) 349-1312 (800) 664-6778 Fax: (580) 349-1371 [email protected] Contact: Bobby Jenkins Registrar and Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 430 Goodwell, OK 73939 (580) 349-2611 www.opsu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,223 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 288 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,124 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $3,820 | $4,241 | $4,241 | $4,894 | +15.40% |
| Books and Supplies | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $3,300 | $3,420 | $3,520 | $3,652 | +3.75% |
| Other | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,652 | $6,652 | $7,652 | $7,652 | 0.00% |
| Other | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $8,760 | $9,301 | $9,401 | $10,186 | +8.35% |
| In-state Off Campus | $12,112 | $12,533 | $13,533 | $14,186 | +4.83% |
| In-state with Family | $4,060 | $4,481 | $4,481 | $5,134 | +14.57% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 265 | 92% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 261 | 91% | $1,732,602 | $6,638 |
| • Federal grants | 121 | 42% | $461,716 | $3,816 |
| • Pell grants | 121 | 42% | $417,808 | $3,453 |
| • Other federal grants | 55 | 19% | $43,908 | $798 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 110 | 38% | $249,486 | $2,268 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 235 | 82% | $1,021,400 | $4,346 |
| Student loan aid | 201 | 70% | $333,078 | $1,657 |
| • Federal student loans | 198 | 69% | $317,734 | $1,605 |
| • Other student loans | 3 | 1% | $15,344 | $5,115 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | PhD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 172 | – | – | 40 | – |
| Agriculture | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Animal Sciences | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Farm/farm and Ranch Management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Horse Husbandry/equine Science and Management | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 29 | – | – | 4 | – |
| Accounting | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 27 | – | – | 4 | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 7 | – | – | 3 | – |
| Industrial Technology/technician | 7 | – | – | 3 | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| History | – | – | – | – | – |
| History | – | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | – | – | 31 | – |
| General Studies | – | – | – | 31 | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | – | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 100% |
Undergraduate Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Agricultural Education B Engineering Technologies Industrial Technology A,B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Social Sciences – General B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (580) 349-2611 |
| Website: | www.opsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.opsu.edu/Offices/Admissions/?page=Apply |
| Address: | 323 Eagle Ave, Goodwell, OK 73939-0430 |
| Setting: | 42 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,207 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 30% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 418 (35% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,294 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,233 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,205 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 4 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 3 | 5 | 24 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Oklahoma Panhandle State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,294 |
| Out-of-state | $8,233 |
| Books and supplies | $582 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 208 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 195 | 87% | $4,205 |
| Student loan aid | 121 | 54% | $5,363 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 902 | 73% | $4,606 |
| Federal student loans | 549 | 45% | $6,538 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Oklahoma Panhandle State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,207 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,207 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
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