At a glance
Average net price
$12,710
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
35.4%
Admission rate
100%
Undergrad size
4,772
In-state tuition
$7,810
Out-of-state tuition
$17,290
Cost of attendance
$21,551
Median earnings (10y)
$45,379
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,049
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 60.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (29%), humanities & arts (18%), business (17%).
- STEM11%
- Health12%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences29%
- Trades & services13%
- Business17.3%~828 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology13.6%~650 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions12.1%~576 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education11.8%~563 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~385 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts7.5%~356 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~215 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~186 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~153 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~149 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~99 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.9%~91 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.9%~91 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.8%~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.0%~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences0.6%~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~21 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 282 | $28,582 | $25,029 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 208 | $42,264 | $23,056 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 185 | $35,780 | $23,807 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 178 | $31,487 | $30,582 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 149 | $44,315 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 147 | $63,542 | $26,542 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 141 | $32,029 | $23,050 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 135 | $71,426 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 116 | $30,174 | $19,041 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 107 | — | $21,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 102 | $43,272 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 79 | $42,846 | $23,374 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 79 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 78 | $41,142 | $30,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 74 | $47,611 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 72 | $40,046 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 70 | $37,401 | $26,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 63 | $35,638 | $30,785 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 59 | $40,043 | $18,371 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 58 | $46,638 | $21,189 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 56 | — | — |
| Optometry. | First professional | 55 | $91,928 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 55 | $45,864 | $22,500 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | $16,024 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 47 | $54,291 | — |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 37 | $42,914 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 37 | $73,983 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 35 | $21,363 | $24,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $14,650 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 31 | $28,370 | $24,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 28 | $55,349 | $21,330 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 27 | $31,510 | — |
| Homeland Security. | Undergraduate certificate | 27 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | $19,225 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University is a mid-sized institution located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,772 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Psychology, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Northeastern State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,710 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,810 for in-state students and $17,290 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,551 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 35.4%, a average completion outcome. 60.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,379 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Northeastern State University confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Psychology, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Northeastern State University accepts 100% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,049. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (town), Northeastern State University draws students from across Oklahoma and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Northeastern State University
Q.How much does Northeastern State University cost?
The average net price at Northeastern State University is $12,710 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,551.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Northeastern State University?
Northeastern State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 35.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Northeastern State University?
Northeastern State University admits 100% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Northeastern State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northeastern State University graduate earns $45,379 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Northeastern State University?
Published tuition is $7,810 in-state and $17,290 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Northeastern State University located?
Northeastern State University is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (ZIP 74464).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Northeastern State University at their official website.