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Northeastern State University
Admission at Northeastern State University is close to open (99.6%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $45,379 median earnings below before the application.
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Northeastern State University anchors the college town of Tahlequah, OK, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $96,702 four years out. 45.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 4,772 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 60.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 920 and 1145 — below the OK middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Northeastern State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Northeastern State University received 1,386 applications and admitted 1,375 (99.2%), with 666 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 920–1145 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Northeastern State University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 455 | 530 | 585 |
| SAT Math | 465 | 520 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Northeastern State University compares
| Northeastern State University | Oklahoma median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 99.6% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,810 | $9,797 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,379 | $46,116 | $53,781 |
At $45,379, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($46,116). Look at Northeastern State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $7,810 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $17,290. For non-residents, Northeastern State University's $17,290 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 4,772 undergrads, Northeastern State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
Fewer than half of Northeastern State University students — 35.4% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Northeastern State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,702 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $69,276 |
| Computer Science | $67,854 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,781 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,651 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $57,549 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $55,328 |
| Social Work | $54,943 |
| Marketing | $54,577 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $54,484 |
| Mathematics | $53,978 |
| Biology, General | $53,387 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $53,271 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $50,981 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,268 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,854 |
| Public Health | $48,057 |
| History | $47,608 |
| Journalism | $46,506 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $46,102 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,474 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,064 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,116 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,705 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $40,275 |
| Psychology, General | $39,474 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $38,731 |
Median earnings for these 27 Northeastern State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,379 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional Northeastern State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Northeastern State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 920–1145 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 99.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Northeastern State University's acceptance rate?
99.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,375 admitted from 1,386 applicants.
How much does Northeastern State University cost?
In-state tuition is $7,810; out-of-state students pay $17,290. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Northeastern State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,379 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Christian University — 96.5% admitted
- Oral Roberts University — 98.9% admitted
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University — 65.5% admitted
- Randall University — 57.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.