Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Overview of Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU)

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About 77% of students attend full-time and 23% attend part-time. Demographically, OPSU is 52% White, 29% Latino, 8% Black, and 5% Native American. While 79% of undergraduates are aged 24 and under, that leaves one-fifth of students who are 25 or older.

Just under half, 49%, of students are from out-of-state. Thirty-nine percent attend on-campus classes exclusively and the same number are enrolled in a mix of distance and in-person learning, while 22% are enrolled only in distance education.

According to its mission statement, OPSU is rooted in “Progress through Knowledge”. The school is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. OPSU is governed by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges.

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OPSU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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OPSU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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In a recent academic year, in-state tuition was $7,264. Unlike many other colleges and universities, out-of-state tuition was not considerably higher, at $8,008. On-campus room and board were $5,822 in the same year.

Roughly 94% of student received financial aid, grants, or scholarships. The average amount of grant or scholarship aid was $4,946 and the average amount of federal student loans was $5,858.

Taking financial aid, grants and scholarships into consideration, the average net price for the 2018-19 academic year was $10,435. This is the cost passed onto the student after financial aid has been applied to the total cost. However, since your financial aid package is individual, and partially based on your family’s annual income, your net price could be higher or lower than the average, depending on how much aid you apply for and are eligible for.

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Academics

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When looking into schools, looking into certain metrics is critical. Retention rates show the number of first-time students returning to the school the following year. When a school’s retention rate is low, that may indicate academic or cultural factors causing many students to transfer to other institutions. Graduation rates track the percentage of first-time students obtaining degrees within 150% of standard program time. That is usually six years. Low graduation rates could also be indicative of problems.

Oklahoma Panhandle’s student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Its retention rate is 48%, which seems low but isn’t too bad. The six-year graduation rate is 46% and the four-year graduation rate is 32%, which are somewhat below average. OPSU has an open admissions policy.

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Outcome & Salary

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Graduates for the Oklahoma Panhandle State University can expect to earn $44,100 annually in their early careers, with a later, mid-career salary of closer to $71,400.

Let’s look at some math for this. The average net education price is $41,740, though yours could be higher or lower. And, with those salaries listed above, graduate’s 10-year earnings potential is $533,070, while their 20-year earnings potential is $1,247,070. Subtracting the cost of the education from a graduate’s possible earnings, you’ll find that the 10-year projected return on investment (ROI) is $491,330 and the 20-year projected ROI is $1,205,330.

Compare that to the national average salary of $38,792 for someone without a college education. Their 10-year projected income is $387,920 and their 20-year projected outcome is $775,840.

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