Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University (NSU; Cherokee: ᎤᏴᏢᎢ ᎧᎸᎬ ᎢᏗᏜ ᏍᎦᏚᎩ ᏗᏕᏠᏆᏍᏗᎢ) is a public university whose main campus is in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The university also has campuses in Muskogee and Broken Arrow. Northeastern is Oklahoma's oldest institution of higher learning and one of the oldest west of the Mississippi River. Tahlequah is home to the capital of the Cherokee Nation and about 25% of NSU students identify themselves as American Indian. The university has many courses focused on Native American linguistics, and offers Cherokee language education as a major. Some classes are taught in Cherokee for first language speakers.
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100%
Acceptance
$12,710
Net price
4,772
Enrollment
35%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
100%
Acceptance rate
1,049
SAT average
20
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,710
Average net price
$7,810
In-state tuition
$17,290
Out-of-state tuition
$11,120
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$21,551
Total cost of attendance
45%
Students receiving Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
$17,367
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$45,379
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,207
Median earnings (6 yrs)
35%
Graduation rate
61%
Retention rate
73%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,563
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,772
Total enrollment
24%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
42%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Northeastern State University FAQ
Is Northeastern State University a public or private school?
Northeastern State University is a public institution located in Tahlequah, OK.
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern State University?
Northeastern State University has an acceptance rate of 100%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Northeastern State University cost?
The average annual net price at Northeastern State University is $12,710 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,810 in-state and $17,290 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Northeastern State University?
About 35% of students at Northeastern State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Northeastern State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Northeastern State University students earn a median of $45,379 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northeastern State University?
Admitted students at Northeastern State University have an average SAT score of 1,049 and an ACT midpoint of 20. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Northeastern State University?
Northeastern State University enrolls about 4,772 students.
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