by our College Data Analytics TeamNortheastern State University is a public institution in Tahlequah, Oklahoma enrolling 4,772 undergraduates. It accepts 100% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 35%, near the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,718 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 33%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Northeastern State University ranks #1,718 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 33%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Northeastern State University was awarded 33 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked NSU as #1,718 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
NSU also holds the #15 spot on the Best Colleges in Oklahoma ranking.
See all of the rankings for Northeastern State University.
With an acceptance rate of 100%, Northeastern State University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 4% of students accepted to NSU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 438 and 593. Math scores were between 428 and 543.
NSU received ACT scores from 73% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 18 and 23.
Learn more about Northeastern State University admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at Northeastern State University is about average at 16 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Northeastern State University is 74%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Northeastern State University this rate is 60%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from NSU have a four-year graduation rate of 35%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Northeastern State University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 4,772 undergraduates at NSU.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Northeastern State University.
The overall average net price of NSU is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,598 | $9,827 | $12,612 | $18,188 | $19,511 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of NSU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At NSU, approximately 36% of students took out student loans averaging $6,972 a year. That adds up to $27,888 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 12.6%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Northeastern State University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Northeastern State University make around $45,379 per year during the early years of their employment. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at Northeastern State University make the most money.
Northeastern State University is a public institution situated in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Tahlequah is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of Northeastern State University.
Contact information for Northeastern State University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 600 N Grand, Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399 |
| Phone: | 9184565511 |
| Website: | www.nsuok.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeastern_State_University |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/NSURiverhawks |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/NSURiverhawks |
In the latest year of available data, students from 25 majors graduated from Northeastern State University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,815 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 256 | $56,205 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 169 | $28,582 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 108 | $35,780 |
| Health & Physical Education | 87 | $31,200 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 86 | $31,487 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 76 | $39,981 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 63 | $32,029 |
| Nursing | 58 | $63,542 |
| Communication Sciences | 57 | $54,291 |
4,319 students took at least one online class at Northeastern State University.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at Northeastern State University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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