Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small public baccalaureate institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma, with an undergraduate enrollment of 917. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Oklahoma postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $15,055 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $7,302/year — substantially lower. The 4-year graduation rate is 23%, 22 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $44,933. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $12,500. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.