Northeastern State University (NSU)
Public four-year university in Tahlequah, OK that costs an average of $12,424 a year after financial aid, admits 100% of applicants and graduates 37% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$12,424
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
37%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,728
PublicTown (remote)4,772 undergraduates
Cost of NSU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $23,052 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,041 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $17,708 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,448 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $12,424 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,798 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,139 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,660 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,006 |
| $110,001+ | $17,455 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with NSU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 100% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,049 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 438–593 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 428–543 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 18–23 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 61% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,719 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,728 |
| Rank in Oklahoma (earnings) | 14th of 23 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $17,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $193 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 50% |
| Students with federal loans | 47% |
Majors and programs at NSU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (56)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 132 | $82,957 | $14,748 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 34 | $65,102 | $12,593 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 122 | $54,322 | $16,250 |
| Computer Science | 78 | $52,810 | $18,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 44 | $52,588 | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 41 | $52,376 | $21,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 65 | $49,113 | $20,153 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 22 | $47,430 | — |
| Marketing | 60 | $47,340 | $21,125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 197 | $46,610 | $16,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 75 | $44,839 | $14,750 |
| Sociology | 20 | $43,624 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 111 | $42,878 | $16,063 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 180 | $42,345 | $13,750 |
| Social Work | 56 | $42,090 | $15,125 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 19 | $41,122 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 183 | $40,053 | $17,681 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 75 | $38,515 | $15,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 290 | $37,645 | $17,750 |
| English Language and Literature | 27 | $35,876 | — |
| History | 30 | $35,870 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 108 | $34,720 | $13,975 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 40 | $18,911 | $15,191 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | 24 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 28 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 42 | — | $12,717 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 25 | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 7 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 13 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 11 | — | — |
| International Business | 9 | — | — |
| Journalism | 27 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 11 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Physics | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 7 | — | — |
| Public Health | 30 | — | $25,125 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 30 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 | — | — |
Certificate programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 23 | $49,897 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 16 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 3 | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 81 | $95,199 | $15,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 38 | $71,805 | $35,185 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 142 | $70,722 | $20,583 |
| Social Work | 71 | $63,889 | $25,100 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 97 | $62,675 | $19,750 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 77 | $51,344 | $37,231 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 47 | $50,852 | $25,470 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 62 | $50,632 | $22,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 35 | $50,239 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 35 | $50,219 | $27,582 |
| Library Science and Administration | 40 | $48,069 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 38 | — | $91,811 |
| Area Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 39 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 11 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 17 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 12 | — | — |
| Public Health | 4 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 16 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 18 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optometry | 55 | $104,441 | $169,941 |
Graduate certificate programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 31 | $66,908 | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 45 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 2 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 7 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 16 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford | $15,278 | — | $53,203 |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant | $7,565 | 76% | $48,391 |
| Rogers State University | Claremore | $18,042 | — | $45,841 |
| Cameron University | Lawton | $7,472 | — | $42,927 |
| East Central University | Ada | $8,722 | 58% | $47,782 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond | $18,348 | 78% | $51,263 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva | $9,433 | 65% | $49,123 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater | $17,058 | 75% | $60,713 |
About NSU
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Tahlequah, OK |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 4,772 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | nsuok.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is NSU's acceptance rate?
Northeastern State University admits 100% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,049 on the SAT.
How much does NSU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $23,052 a year (tuition and fees: $8,041 in-state, $17,708 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,424 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,798.
How much do NSU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,728 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 23 similar colleges in Oklahoma. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,957 a year after graduation).
What is NSU's graduation rate?
37% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 61% of first-year students return for a second year.