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Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University is a medium, public institution located in Tahlequah, ok. Founded in 1846, Northeastern State University offers undergraduate degrees in 94 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 4,885 undergraduates
cost $7,400 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Northeastern State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 99.5%
SAT score average 1046
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.45
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northeastern State University is known for one of its top majors: Research and Experimental Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Research and Experimental Psychology
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,292
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,750
Cost of attendance* $19,642
Average financial aid package $16,032
Estimated cost $3,610 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,385
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,292
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,750
Cost of attendance* $28,627
Average financial aid package $16,032
Estimated cost $12,595 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northeastern State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,885, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

6,409

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
34%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
18%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
12%
Unknown %
25%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northeastern State University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 600 N Grand, Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399
phone 918-456-5511
address https://www.nsuok.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northeastern State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northeastern State University?

Northeastern State University is located in Tahlequah, ok.

What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern State University? 

The acceptance rate for Northeastern State University is 99%.

What’s the average GPA for Northeastern State University?

The average high school GPA for Northeastern State University students was 3.45.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northeastern State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northeastern State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $78,568.

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