univstats

Northeastern State University

Acceptance Rate 99.59 %
SAT Average 1,030
Tuition & Fees $17,290
($7,810)
Student Population 6,751
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,776

Academic Overview

Northeastern State University Campus, Tahlequah, OK
Northeastern State University is a public, four-years institute located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $7,810 for Oklahoma residents and $17,290 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $5,771 for Oklahoma residents and $11,981 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,751 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 99.59% and the graduation rate is 35% last year.
The salary after graduation from Northeastern State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $41,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, NSU's tuition & fees is $7,810 for Oklahoma residents and $17,290 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $5,771 for in-state students and $11,981 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Oklahoma ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,810$17,290
Graduate$5,771$11,981
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at NSU. The acceptance rate of NSU is 99.59% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 39.01%. The average graduation rate is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,776 and 69% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,751 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Northeastern State University is 99.59 %.
Acceptance Rate
99.59%
Graduation Rate for Northeastern State University is 35 %
Graduation Rate
35%
Transfer-out Rate for Northeastern State University is 19 %
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate for Northeastern State University is 60 %
Retention Rate
60%
Student Population for Northeastern State University is 6,751
Student Population
6,751
Student to Faculty Ratio for Northeastern State University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,776 at Northeastern State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,776

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address600 N Grand, Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399
Phone918-456-5511
WEBhttps://www.nsuok.edu/
Admissionhttps://offices.nsuok.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://offices.nsuok.edu/admissions/Apply.aspx
Financial Aidhttps://offices.nsuok.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://offices.nsuok.edu/_resources/includes/calculator.inc
Veterans Tuitionoffices.nsuok.edu/veterans/BenefitPrograms.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://offices.nsuok.edu/studentaffairs/StudentServices/student_disability_services/default.aspx

Offered Degrees

NSU offers 134 major programs through online and on-site education where 60 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's6715
Master's2916
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate1411
1-2 Years Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate2218

Special Learning Opportunities

Northeastern State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,194)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,058)

Veterans Benefits

Northeastern State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔