Northeastern State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3397 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #956 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #886 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #264 of 1,001 | For Optometry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,111
- Graduates
- 1,640
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nsuok.edu
Northeastern State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northeastern State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,727 | 780 | 941 |
| Admissions | 1,720 | 775 | 939 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 633 | 305 | 326 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 38 | 14 | 23 |
2,894 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,733 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
24 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 866
or below
75% of them
had 1136
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northeastern State University are 866-1136 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
492 or 73%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northeastern State University are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2980 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 961 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 533 (9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 479 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 335 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 211 (4%) |
| Asian | 185 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 151 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,893
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,920 | $5,237 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,920 | $5,237 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,400 | $11,447 |
| Fee in-district | $890 | $534 |
| Fee in-state | $890 | $534 |
| Fee out-of-state | $890 | $534 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,194 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,120 |
| Room charge | $4,950 |
| Meal charge | $6,170 |
Northeastern State University majors
Northeastern State University has granted 1,126 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 467 master's across 24 programs, and 28 doctorate degrees in Optometry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northeastern State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 157 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 62 | 74 | |
| General Studies | 86 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 56 | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 64 | ||
| Social Work | 24 | 40 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 52 | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 58 | ||
| Accounting | 48 | ||
| Nursing Education | 43 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 42 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 28 | 11 | |
| Computer Science | 37 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 35 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 32 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 28 | ||
| Optometry | 28 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 27 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 7 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 23 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 22 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 21 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 21 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 21 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 20 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 20 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 19 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 19 | ||
| History, General | 19 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 18 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 17 | ||
| Industrial Safety Technology & Technician | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 16 | ||
| Journalism | 14 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 13 | ||
| Legal Studies | 12 | ||
| Financial Analytics | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 8 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 7 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Homeland Security | 7 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | 5 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 6 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | 2 | |
| Natural Sciences | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Public Health, General | 2 | ||
| Indian & Native American Education | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,126 | 467 | 28 |
Northeastern State University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 28% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northeastern State University has published 1,315 scientific papers with 27,150 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Physics, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 30 |
| 1994 | 6 | 44 |
| 1995 | 18 | 78 |
| 1996 | 12 | 31 |
| 1997 | 9 | 53 |
| 1998 | 16 | 64 |
| 1999 | 11 | 114 |
| 2000 | 19 | 134 |
| 2001 | 10 | 102 |
| 2002 | 16 | 128 |
| 2003 | 11 | 166 |
| 2004 | 14 | 201 |
| 2005 | 14 | 191 |
| 2006 | 21 | 259 |
| 2007 | 15 | 267 |
| 2008 | 21 | 290 |
| 2009 | 20 | 359 |
| 2010 | 25 | 400 |
| 2011 | 19 | 451 |
| 2012 | 16 | 433 |
| 2013 | 31 | 509 |
| 2014 | 26 | 557 |
| 2015 | 25 | 665 |
| 2016 | 43 | 621 |
| 2017 | 78 | 684 |
| 2018 | 105 | 1127 |
| 2019 | 89 | 1640 |
| 2020 | 123 | 1972 |
| 2021 | 149 | 2573 |
| 2022 | 78 | 3340 |
| 2023 | 59 | 3761 |
| 2024 | 45 | 3306 |
| 2025 | 41 | 2568 |
Northeastern State University alumni
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Carrie Underwood
- Occupations
- film actorpianisttelevision actoractorsinger
- Biography
-
Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer and songwriter. Known for her vocal ability and dynamic stage presence, Underwood is recognized as a pivotal figure in modern country music and often cited for her role in revitalizing and sustaining the presence of female country artists in popular music since winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.
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Bill Bright
- Occupations
- writertheologian
- Biography
-
William R. Bright was an American evangelist. In 1951 at the University of California, Los Angeles, he founded Campus Crusade for Christ as a ministry for university students. In 1952 he wrote The Four Spiritual Laws. In 1979 he produced the film Jesus.
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Bill John Baker
- Enrolled in Northeastern State University
- In 1972 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Bill John Baker is a Cherokee politician who served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. First elected in October 2011, Baker defeated three-term incumbent Chief Chad "Corntassel" Smith. Prior to his election as Chief, Baker served 12 years on the Cherokee Tribal Council. In 1999, Baker unsuccessfully ran for Deputy Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
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Drew Edmondson
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
William Andrew Edmondson is an American lawyer and politician from the state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, Edmondson served as the 16th Attorney General of Oklahoma from 1995 to 2011. Prior to his election as state attorney general, he served as district attorney for Muskogee County, Oklahoma, from 1983 to 1992. He was defeated twice in campaigns for U.S. Congress in Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district, where his father Ed Edmondson served from 1953 to 1973.
General info
| Alternative names | NSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1851 |
| Colors | nsu green, silver |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January- May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 817 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 600 N Grand Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 74464-2399 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 9184565511 |