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Our student-to-faculty ratio gives students the support they need
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We are Panhandle
Rooted in “Progress through Knowledge,” OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community.
Explore AcademicsO.P.S.U. Factoids
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OPSU is the first and only public Hispanic Serving Institution in Oklahoma
#1
OPSU is ranked #1 in Oklahoma for Social Mobility by Thirdway.org
$15M
Scholarships awarded annually
An evening centered on community, tradition, and support for our champions in the arena. ❤️💙
Saturday’s Top Hand Auction was a great night raising support for OPSU’s Rodeo Team and the Winning Tradition that defines this program. Thank you to everyone who makes this event so special year after year!
🔗See more photos from the night at the link in our bio.
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An OPSU degree is an investment in your future and in Oklahoma.🎓
📚Research from Georgetown University shows Oklahoma public college graduates earn an average return on investment of nearly $870,000 over their lifetime.
At OPSU, that return starts with opportunity, community, and career readiness.
#OKHigherEdWorks #WeArePanhandle #PanhandleProud
A place where you’re seen, valued, and truly matter here at OPSU!❤️
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Through partnerships with area high schools and Panhandle Tech, Oklahoma Panhandle State University helps students earn college credit while still in high school!
Concurrent enrolment gives students a head start, saves families money, and keeps opportunity close to home in the Panhandle.
🔗Learn more about concurrent enrollment at: https://opsu.edu/concurrent-students/ and tinyurl.com/7w7x62yt.
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Looks like the Plainsman saw his shadow, which means 6 more weeks of the Panhandle weather... doing whatever it wants.
Maybe some sun. Maybe some snow. Probably wind either way. 🌾🌳
But there`s no place better to call home.
#GroundhogDay #WeArePanhandle #PanhandleProud
What makes us Panhandle proud
A welcoming & supportive community.
We surround our students with faculty and staff who care just as much about the student’s success as they do.
Our commitment to life-long learning.
Through empowerment, innovation, access, and student-centered support, Panhandle State shapes lifelong learners and improves student outcomes.
Accessibility to quality higher education.
OPSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
First Hispanic-serving institution in Oklahoma
We recognize our call to serve, celebrate, and support the advancement of the diverse students who identify as Latino/a, Chicano/a, Mexican-American, and Hispanic.
Exploring Campus
Visits & ToursMcKee Library
The Sower
Clock Tower
Noble Activity Center
Student Union
El Centro
Sewell-Loofbourrow
Campus Housing
Academic Resource Center
Anchor D Stadium at Carl Wooten Field
Shooting Sports Complex
Aggies sharing their stories
“OPSU gave me more than a degree. It gave me the mindset and skills to succeed.”
Fall 2025 Alumni on the Move: Danny Valverde
“Alyson’s work has certainly excited popular imaginations. She is the first student to work with us, but she won’t be the last. Our Nowhere is designed for our students.”
Dr. Gary Girod / Faculty
“I wanted to gain a thorough understanding of hotel industry analytics to enrich my teaching in hospitality-related courses at OPSU.”
Dr. Hasib Chowdhury / Faculty
“Basketball brought me here, but the people and the sense of community made it feel like home. The diversity on campus has allowed me to connect with students from all over the world, making this a truly unique and enriching experience.”
Jana Radovanovic / Student
Panhandle Magazine
Showcasing Panhandle events, community, and more. Keep up with all of the new and exciting things happening on and around campus in the latest Panhandle Magazine.
