Oklahoma Panhandle State University
OPSU
Goodwell, Oklahoma 73939-0430
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public institution in Goodwell with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 997 undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,933 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,557.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Aggies
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1908, the Oklahoma Legislature passed legislation stating that, "...
- •The campus opened in 1909 as Pan-Handle Agricultural Institute, (PAI) and offered secondary agricultural education for the Panhandle area.
- •PAI began offering courses to prepare public school teachers in 1915.
- •In 1921, the legislature authorized the school to offer a two-year college curriculum, and the name was changed to Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College (PAMC).
- •The college began offering four-year degree programs in 1925.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
6.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$7,500
Programs (33)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
47%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OK state average