Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Former names  | Northwestern Territorial Normal School (1897–1919) Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers College (1919–1939) Northwestern State College (1939–1974)  | 
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| Motto | Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow | 
| Type | Public university | 
| Established | 1897 | 
Parent institution  | Regional University System of Oklahoma | 
| President | Bo Hannaford | 
| Students | 1,789 (2021) | 
| Location | , ,  United States  | 
| Campus | Main campus – Alva Satellite campuses:  | 
| Colors |      Red and black  | 
| Nickname | Rangers | 
Sporting affiliations  | NCAA Division II – Great American | 
| Mascot | Rowdy Ranger | 
| Website | nwosu.edu | 
Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) is a public university in Alva, Oklahoma, with satellite campuses in Enid and Woodward. It offers both bachelor's and master's degrees.