Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public 4-year college in Goodwell, Oklahoma with 917 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $8,380 a year after grants and graduates 17% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University acceptance rate and admissions
Oklahoma Panhandle State University has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,090 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $8,673 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $6,772 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $16,011 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $8,380 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $8,380 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,631 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Oklahoma Panhandle State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 17% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $48,353 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $13,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 27% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University majors and what graduates earn
Oklahoma Panhandle State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 20 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($92,450).
All 20 majors at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 134 | $82,386 | $92,450 | $11,296 |
| Business administration | 25 | $44,764 | $50,148 | $16,285 |
| Biology | 14 | n/a | $47,464 | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 14 | $40,809 | $41,172 | n/a |
| Agribusiness | 24 | n/a | n/a | $17,573 |
| Animal science | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Plant and soil science | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 917 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 55% women, 45% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, distant
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Oklahoma Panhandle State University?
No. Oklahoma Panhandle State University has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Oklahoma Panhandle State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,090 for in-state students and $8,673 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $8,380 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Oklahoma Panhandle State University?
17% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Oklahoma Panhandle State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $48,353 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.