Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK · Town · 4,772 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Tahlequah, OK, 74464-2399 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
234 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,551
Out-of-state COA
$31,031
Avg net price
$12,710
Room & board
$11,120
In-state tuition
$7,810
Out-of-state tuition
$17,290
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,598
$30–48k
$9,827
$48–75k
$12,612
$75–110k
$18,188
$110k+
$19,511
Admissions
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1049
Reading 438–593
Math 428–543
ACT midpoint
20
Composite 18–23
English 16–23
Math 16–22
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Northeastern State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
36%
1st-yr retention
61%
Transfer-out rate
23%
Consumer completion
49%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,207
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,379
Median debt
$17,367
Monthly loan payment
$184
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$22,609
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,304
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
45%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$30,816
Independent students
42%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
24%
Race & ethnicity
White
40%
Hispanic
9%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
15%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
21%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,207
10 years after entry
$45,379
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Institutional
Endowment
$45M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
74%
Avg faculty salary
$8,084/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,563
Federal loan rate
36%
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