A Path Worth Following
Northern Oklahoma College brings together students from all walks of life. Whether you’re starting college early, preparing for a career, or planning to transfer, you’ll find your direction here.
Every step forward at NOC is Life Changing.
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At NOC, Education Is Personal
You’re more than a face in a lecture hall at Northern Oklahoma College. Our intimate learning environment ensures your voice matters, and you’ll become part of a close-knit community where faculty and fellow students know your name.
We invite you to explore your future with Northern.
Where You Go to College Matters
Students choose NOC because it’s close to home, grants them academic freedom, makes future dreams realities, fosters student-professor connections, keeps their love of the game alive, and makes their tuition dollars go farther than they thought possible.
Everyone’s Welcome at NOC
Apply for free at Northern Oklahoma College, where our open-door admissions policy makes higher education accessible to everyone.
Higher Education for All Students
First Year Associate Degree Programs
Many NOC students apply knowing which associate degree program they need to achieve their educational and professional goals.
Concurrent College Credit Programs
Current high school students can enroll in college-level coursework at any of our three locations, online or on Zoom, to gain credits and valuable experience.
NOC/OSU Gateway Program
This program prepares freshman and transfer students for full admission to Oklahoma State University.
Transfer Students
Students who have taken one or more courses at another college or university can apply to attend NOC with the submission of transcripts and proof of a C grade average.
Adult Learners
Students with professional and life experience who have a desire to expand their knowledge and skillset through coursework can find educational opportunities at NOC.
How to Become an NOC Student
Fill out our simple online application.
It takes just a few minutes and costs nothing to apply. Within the application, select which campus you want to apply to, depending on your preferred location and degree programs.Submit your documents.
First-time college students should request your high school transcripts be sent to us and submit ACT/SAT scores. If you’re transferring, submit your college/university transcripts for our review.Register for a Targeted Enrollment Day.
Come to your future campus to enroll in coursework.Apply for financial aid.
Complete FAFSA and use our Start to Finish guide to understand your options for paying for college.Apply for scholarships.
NOC scholarships further offset the cost of tuition and fees for our students.Meet with an advisor.
Discuss your educational goals and create a personalized pathway that best supports your progress. Kick-start the process by completing our Ask an Advisor form.
Meet the People of NOC
We’re parents. We work full-time. We study full-time. We’re first-generation students. We’re dreamers. We’re achievers. We’re in our teens, 20s, 30s, and beyond. We’re the People of NOC.“I will never forget my teammates from the two years I was there because they taught me what being on a team really meant.”
“I realized that God ordered our steps today. We weren’t really running behind; we were right on time!”
“I will never forget my teammates from the two years I was there because they taught me what being on a team really meant.”
“I realized that God ordered our steps today. We weren’t really running behind; we were right on time!”
High-Quality, Affordable Education Since 1901
Faculty Who Invests in You
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Start Dreaming of After NOC
NOC graduates become community leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, innovators, and industry experts, proving that your time here is the start of a remarkable life and career.
Kelsey Wagner
NOC 2006
“I loved my experience at NOC. I was part of the President’s Leadership Council and wrote for The Maverick. My education in the Mass Communications and Literature departments along with the leadership skills learned at NOC have all been such a big part of my success, both in business and in my role as a leader in my community.”
Kelsey Wagner
NOC 2006
“I loved my experience at NOC. I was part of the President’s Leadership Council and wrote for The Maverick. My education in the Mass Communications and Literature departments along with the leadership skills learned at NOC have all been such a big part of my success, both in business and in my role as a leader in my community.”
Kelsey Wagner
NOC 2006
“I loved my experience at NOC. I was part of the President’s Leadership Council and wrote for The Maverick. My education in the Mass Communications and Literature departments along with the leadership skills learned at NOC have all been such a big part of my success, both in business and in my role as a leader in my community.”
Kelsey Wagner
NOC 2006
“I loved my experience at NOC. I was part of the President’s Leadership Council and wrote for The Maverick. My education in the Mass Communications and Literature departments along with the leadership skills learned at NOC have all been such a big part of my success, both in business and in my role as a leader in my community.”
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