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About Northwestern
Mission
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a community of learners that includes
students, teachers, staff, administrators, and area citizens advancing learning
excellence and preparing its members for service as leaders and entrepreneurs in
the changing climate of northwest Oklahoma and the world.
Accreditation
Northwestern is a state-assisted,
public regional university and a member of the Oklahoma State System of
Higher Education. The University is governed by the Board of Regents of
Oklahoma Colleges. Northwestern is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Additional
program accreditation includes the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE) for teacher education. The nursing program is
accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN) and is approved by the
Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Main Campus
Northwestern's main campus is located in Alva, a city of nearly 6,000 residents in
northwest Oklahoma. Alva is located just 14 miles south of the Kansas border. Alva is
approximately 115 miles northwest of Oklahoma City and 100 miles southwest of Wichita,
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