Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public, four-year institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma, in a distant rural setting. The campus enrolls 1,568 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 28.67 out of 100. The institution reports a completion rate of 26% and a retention rate of 47% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a range of technical and healthcare programs across multiple credential levels. Available programs include Industrial Technology/Technician at both the associate degree and two-to-four-year certificate levels, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Other) at the one-to-two-year certificate level, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate degree level.

Located in the Oklahoma Panhandle, the university serves a largely rural student population seeking applied technical and nursing credentials. Its program mix reflects the workforce needs of agricultural and industrial communities in the surrounding region.