OPSU Description
Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) in Goodwell, Oklahoma, is the primary educational resource for residents of the Oklahoma panhandle. In addition to its numerous degree programs, OPSU offers enrichment courses for the community. Bachelor’s and associate’s degrees are awarded in fields that are in high demand throughout the panhandle region as well as nationally. These include:
*Agriculture
*Business and Technology
*Education
*Nursing
There is also a liberal arts division, which awards degrees in history, literature, languages and related disciplines.
OPSU’s Guymon Classroom, their division of continuing education is the place where non-degree seeking residents may take a single course of interest. Some sample Guymon Classroom courses are:
*Aerobics
*Computers
*Massage Therapy
*Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Both degree and non-degree students from the region and beyond may also enroll in one of OPSU’s many online courses.
OPSU’s location is also ideal. Situated on a beautiful prairie, it’s a quick drive both to the Rocky Mountains and to Texas Amarillo International Airport.
Those seeking admission to a bachelor’s program at OPSU will need to present transcripts with proof of high school graduation as well as ACT or SAT scores. While a minimum score of 19 is required on the ACT, students who fall below this minimum may still attend, under the condition that they take and pass certain courses once at OPSU.
Financial aid awards include a number of academic scholarships awarded by OPSU. Additional forms of aid such as loans may also be available.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Rural Setting
Type
Public
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Aggies
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$4,241
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,541
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
1,267
OPSU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,223
- Freshman Class
- 565
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,267
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 96%
- Graduate
- 4%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 78%
- Part-Time
- 22%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 43%
- Out-of-State
- 57%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 43%
- Men
- 57%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 69%
- Latino
- 16%
- Other
- 9%
Students State Origin
- Oklahoma
- 43%
- Texas
- 29%
- Kansas
- 6%
- Colorado
- 5%
- Missouri
- 1%
- Other
- 16%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%