Northern Oklahoma College

Northern Oklahoma College is a public two-year institution located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, in a rural distant setting. The college enrolls 4,859 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 41% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 68% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs in several technical and healthcare fields. Programs include Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, all offered at the two-to-four-year certificate level. These programs address regional workforce needs in healthcare and industrial technology sectors.

Tonkawa is located in north-central Oklahoma, serving students from rural communities across the region. Northern Oklahoma College functions as an accessible higher education and workforce training option for students seeking careers in nursing, respiratory care, and electronics technology without traveling to larger metropolitan areas.