NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE B-10

1220 East Grand Ave., PO Box 310
Tonkawa, OK 74653-0310
Tel: (580)628-6200
Free: 800-429-5715
Admissions: (580)628-6221
Fax: (580)628-6209
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.north-ok.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Awards transfer associate and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1901. Setting: 10-acre rural campus. Total enrollment: 3,050. Students come from 4 other countries, 40% 25 or older, 20% live on campus. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing program. Options: Common Application, early admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: ACT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. State resident tuition: $1426 full-time, $59.40 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $3541 full-time, $147.55 per credit hour part-time. College room and board: $2300.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 15 open to all. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, Law Enforcement Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Nurses Association, Young Republicans. Major annual events: homecoming, Drug Awareness Week. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols. 550 college housing spaces available; 540 were occupied in 2003-04. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Vineyard Library with 34,458 books and 211 serials. 150 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Tonkawa is located 14 miles west of Ponca City and enjoys a mild climate. The city has a public library, churches representing 10 denominations, a nearby hospital, a Chamber of Commerce and other civic, fraternal and veteran's organizations. Housing for students is provided by dormitories and one hotel. There are limited job opportunities for students. Fishing in nearby rivers is considered excellent sport.