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Northeastern State University

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464-2399

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Known for business — excellent value

Northeastern State University is a public institution in Tahlequah with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,379 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,800.

Established
1909
Motto
ᎦᏟᏐᏗ. ᎢᏅ ᎠᎾᎩᏍᏗ.
Mascot
Rowdy the RiverHawk
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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99%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
4,636Students
17:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$45,379Earnings 10yr
$11,800Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northeastern State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1050

Reading & WritingMid: 517
455585
MathMid: 465
465560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,513
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,633
Room & Board$10,494
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$19,274
Average Net Price$11,800
Median Debt at Graduation$17,367
Monthly Payment (10yr)$184

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,624
$30–48K$9,468
$48–75K$12,083
$75–110K$16,943
$110K+$17,134

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,800

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

30

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (94)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,636
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 5%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 3%
Two+ 15%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.2%
Freshman Retention62.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,207
8 Years$44,103
10 Years$45,379

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,000
Men
$48,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — RiverHawks

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from OK state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
221 mi(383 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
241 mi(418 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
322 mi(558 min)

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