Northern Oklahoma College-Stillwater, established in 2003, serves as a vital educational institution in the Stillwater area. Primarily functioning as a Gateway Program, it provides opportunities for students who might not otherwise gain admission to Oklahoma State University. The campus also offers general education courses that are transferable to other comprehensive colleges and universities. Each fall and spring semester, NOC-Stillwater admits approximately 400 new students, serving around 1,700 students. The campus is housed in the NOC-Stillwater Building, which was completed in 2018. NOC is a public community college established in 1901. It is the state's first public community college and offers high-quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities. NOC has three campuses located in Tonkawa, Enid and Stillwater.