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Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OKPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 100% Acceptance
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100%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$12,710
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
4.8K
Students
Medium campus body
$41,207
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Northeastern State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Tahlequah, OK. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 100%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
100% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading438 - 593
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math428 - 543
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 23
1typical 50% range36
100%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Optometry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,476
Earnings 5yr: $128,096
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,702
Earnings 5yr: $99,835
Debt: $26,542
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,883
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,944
Earnings 5yr: $98,309
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,399
Earnings 5yr: $60,009
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,276
Earnings 5yr: $68,684
Debt: $21,189
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,854
Earnings 5yr: $82,556
Debt: $23,374
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,781
Earnings 5yr: $63,470
Debt: $25,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,037
Earnings 5yr: $56,535
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,979
Earnings 5yr: $59,707
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,651
Earnings 5yr: $53,647
Debt: $23,056
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,549
Earnings 5yr: $59,214
Debt: $30,750
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,328
Earnings 5yr: $89,588
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,943
Earnings 5yr: $50,193
Debt: $30,785
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,577
Earnings 5yr: $41,549
Debt: $18,371
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,484
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,024
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,978
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,387
Earnings 5yr: $56,259
Debt: $21,701
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,366
Earnings 5yr: $56,026
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,271
Earnings 5yr: $55,516
Debt: $14,650

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,710
In-State Tuition$7,810
Out-of-State Tuition$17,290
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

45%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$41,207
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,379

Completion Signals

35%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
61%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

38%
Men
62%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
42%
Part-Time Share
24%
Avg Family Income
$42,669
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