Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
4-year Public university
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Overview

Northeastern State University is a public institution established in 1846 with rural setting located at Tahlequah. It is ranked #62 in Regional Universities West in 2024 edition. It practices semester based academic calendar.

#62 in Regional Universities West
Setting
Rural
Location Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1909
Selectivity Unselective
Size Medium
5,225 Undergraduates
Website http://www.nsuok.edu/

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group 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
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$29,192
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$8,604
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $8,260
Outstate Tuition Fee $17,172
Room and Board Fees $8,566
$39,059 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

99% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

applicants have more than 24 credit hours at a U.S. university

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Aug
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Nov
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$16,095 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$8,528 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $29,192
63% Students with need received Financial Aid
58.8% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Baccalaureate Scholars
Total Worth $14,447
Eligibility entering freshmen from the state of Oklahoma
Minimum Criteria an ACT composite score of 30 or higher, 3.5 high school GPA, SAT(1360-1380)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline February 1
Academic Scholars
Total Worth $14,147
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Have a composite ACT score of 28 or higher OR 3.8 or higher high school GPA,SAT(1300-1320)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline February 1
Collegiate Scholars
Total Worth $2,200
Eligibility entering freshmen from the state of Oklahoma
Minimum Criteria an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and a 3.25 high school GPA,SAT(1230-1250)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline February 1
Northeastern Honors Scholars
Total Worth $11,947
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria an ACT composite score of 28 or higher and a 3.5 high school GPA,SAT(1300-1320)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline February 1

Other Scholarships

Tribal Heritage Scholarship
Total Worth tuition waiver scholarship for 100% of their non-resident tuition
Details Non-resident of the state of Oklahoma ; Must meet regular admission requirements as an incoming freshmen or transfer student (students alternatively admitted are not eligible) ; Must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours) at NSU ; Must possess a tribal citizenship card from a federally recognized tribe ; A copy of your tribal citizenship card will be required to complete your scholarship application if you choose to apply for funding from this program.
Lois Nichols Memorial Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Full-time student majoring in Art or Art Education with preference given to sons, daughters, or grandchildren of Purple Heart recipients.Copy of DD-214 must be attached to verify receipt of a Purple Heart.
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Students

5,225 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
63% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
20% Students graduate within 6 years