Northwestern Ranked 8th among Top 18 Online Schools in Oklahoma

October 26, 2018

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has been listed among the Top 18 online colleges in Oklahoma by AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org, sitting at the No. 8 position.

The organization sorted through more than 7,500 postsecondary institutions to determine which ones met the criteria for this list. Schools had to be regionally or nationally accredited, hold a not-for-profit status in the United States, and offer at least one online degree. They also were then ranked based on their quality, affordability, flexibility, and degrees granted to their students.

“We wanted to highlight schools like Northwestern Oklahoma State University who are providing exceptional online education experiences for their students,” said Doug Jones, CEO and founder of the Community for Accredited Online Schools. “These schools continue to uphold rigorous accreditation standards and show an overall commitment to maximizing student success.”

To determine quality, which was the most important consideration for all AS Online rankings, the most impactful data points were acceptance and graduation rates; for affordability, tuition and grants; for flexibility, part-time enrollment offerings; and for program, degrees conferred in that program area.

In its description on their website, it states:

“Known for its combination of quality and affordability, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university that receives incredible financial support from the community. There are 4 online undergraduate options, the most unique being the bachelor's of applied arts and sciences with a focus on technical management. While in-state students pay less in tuition than out-of-state students, some out-of-state online learners can get the additional tuition waived.”

“Our online programs consistently rate among the best in the state and region because of a unique combination of academic quality and affordability,” Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president, said.

To learn more about Northwestern and how to become a Ranger, please contact the Office of Recruitment at recruit@nwosu.edu or call (580) 327-8546. Spring 2019 enrollment is now open.

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