University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
99% admitted · $20,028/yr after aid
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 100%
- Open
- Average net price
- $12,424
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings
- $48,728
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Northeastern State University is a public college in Tahlequah, OK with 4,772 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, and admitted students average 1049 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,424 per year ($10,798 for families earning under $30,000). 37% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,728 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 100%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,386
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,375
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 48%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing438–593
200800
SAT Math428–543
200800
ACT Composite18–23
136
What Northeastern State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $23,052
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,041
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,708
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,798
- $30–48k$9,139
- $48–75k$13,660
- $75–110k$17,006
- $110k+$17,455
Get a personal estimate with Northeastern State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $48,728
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,772
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 50%
- White41%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5%
- Asian3%
Northeastern State University FAQ
What is Northeastern State University's acceptance rate?+
Northeastern State University admits 100% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Northeastern State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 438–593 on SAT Reading and Writing and 428–543 on SAT Math; the average total is 1049.
What ACT score do you need for Northeastern State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–23.
Is Northeastern State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Northeastern State University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,386 students applied to Northeastern State University and 1,375 were admitted; 666 enrolled.
Does Northeastern State University consider legacy status?+
No. Northeastern State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Northeastern State University require an essay?+
Northeastern State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Northeastern State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $23,052 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,424.
What is Northeastern State University's graduation rate?+
37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 207263 · How we use this data
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