Tahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Northeastern State University is a four-year, public school located in Tahlequah, OK.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Northeastern State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

100% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,727 applied, 1,720 accepted, and 671 enrolled in NSU.
319 men and 349 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,030 SAT, 20 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,030 and ACT score is 20. The SAT score of 1030 is a little bit lower than average, 50 to 59 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total86610301136
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing438525593
Math428505543
ACT Score
Composite182023
Math161822
English162023
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $7,810 for Oklahoma residents and $17,290 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $5,771 for Oklahoma residents and $11,981 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.95% compared to last year at Northeastern State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,628 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,776.
For freshmen, 638 students (93%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,886.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 6,751 students enrolled NSU in 2025.
By gender, 2,362 men and 4,389 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,111 undergraduate and 1,640 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

134 Major Programs

  • 60 programs through online
  • 30 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of NSU is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The retention rate is 60% for full-time and 60% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
35%
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate
60%
Students to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 354 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for NSU and the average faculty salary is $72,169. The studetns to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
There are 898 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $43,738.
Number of Faculties
354
Average Faculty Salary
$72,169
Number of Staffs
898
Average Staff Salary
$43,738

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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