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

www.opsu.edu

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%