There is a public university in Tonkawa, OK called Northern Oklahoma College. In 1901, Northern Oklahoma College was founded. The motto of Northern Oklahoma College is "Life changing.". This defines the north star being chased by both the students and the administrators. At Northern Oklahoma College, the total enrolment stands at 4,070. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 239 faculty. At NOC, around 62% of the students are females and 38% are males. Further, around 84% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 119 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are John Starks, Dale DeWitt, D.L. Lang, and Jim Reese. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. At NOC, 66 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), HLC Higher Learning Commission, and, NLN (National League for Nursing).