Northeastern State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Tahlequah, OK

$5,913

Avg in-state tuition

$14,313

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Northeastern State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Northeastern State University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,004, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 60 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,913, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,313.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

99% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 955-1125

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

86%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

50%

American Indian/Alaska Native

20%

Two or more races

15%

Hispanic

Black

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,380
On-campus room and board	$7,990
On-campus other expenses	$2,256
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$7,108
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$6,602
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,058

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$17,539	$25,939
Off-campus without family	$21,003	$29,403
Off-campus with family	$11,351	$19,751

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
	American Indian/Native American Studies
	Area Studies, Other
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Operations Management and Supervision
	Accounting and Finance
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Finance, General
	Tourism and Travel Services Management
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Management Information Systems, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Journalism
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Indian/Native American Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
	Social Studies Teacher Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Art Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
	Engineering/Industrial Management
	Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
8	Engineering
	Engineering Physics
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
11	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
12	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
	Nursing Education
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Health Services Administration
	Optometry (OD)
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
13	History
	History, General
14	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Studies, General
15	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
16	Library Science
	Library Science/Librarianship
17	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
18	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Natural Sciences
19	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
20	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
21	Psychology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
	Counseling Psychology
22	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
23	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
	Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
	Homeland Security
24	Social Sciences
	Geography
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
25	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music, General

Northeastern State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Northeastern State University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Library Science

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.