Northeastern State University
PublicTahlequah, OK
Northeastern State University, in Tahlequah, OK, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,772 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 100% of applicants get in. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $96,702/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,480 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Northeastern State University's acceptance rate?
Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK admits approximately 100% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Northeastern State University?
Admitted students at Northeastern State University typically score between 866–1136 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Northeastern State University?
Admitted students at Northeastern State University typically score between 18–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Northeastern State University cost?
Northeastern State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,551 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Northeastern State University?
For 2024-25, Northeastern State University's published tuition and required fees were $17,290 for out-of-state students and $7,810 for in-state students -- $9,480 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Northeastern State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Northeastern State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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