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Northeastern State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,164
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Northeastern State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Northeastern State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Northeastern State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northeastern State is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Northeastern State is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northeastern State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,115

Cost of attendance at Northeastern State University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,755

Cost of attendance at Northeastern State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Northeastern State University received on average $8,411 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,411
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 351 53% $5,142 $1,804,668
Other Federal Grant 528 80% $4,048 $2,137,452
State Grant/Scholarships 227 34% $4,815 $1,093,079
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 362 55% $4,831 $1,748,986
Total Grant & Scholarships 592 90% $8,411 $4,979,517

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northeastern State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northeastern State University students is 38.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.6%.

38.8%

  • asian 46.1% 6 students
  • African American 23.8% 5 students
  • white 40.6% 146 students
  • hispanic 34.9% 15 students
  • International Students 50.0% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 36.4% 72 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Northeastern State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northeastern State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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