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Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University is a public university in a remote town with 5,006 students and a 100% acceptance rate.

Tahlequah, Oklahoma · Public · Town, remote · 5,006 students

NCAA Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Admission rate

100%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,049

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–23

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$12,710

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

35%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

63%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$45,379

10 years after entry

Students

5,006

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,598
$30,001–48,000$9,827
$48,001–75,000$12,612
$75,001–110,000$18,188
Over $110,000$19,511

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other157
General Studies86
Elementary Education and Teaching64
Business Administration and Management62
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse58
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration56
Exercise Science and Kinesiology52
Accounting48
Show the other 49 majors
Computer Science37
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other35
Marketing/Marketing Management29
Early Childhood Education and Teaching28
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology28
Social Work24
Operations Management and Supervision21
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist21
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist19
Dietetics/Dietitian19
History19
Health Services Administration18
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician17
English Language and Literature17
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism17
Finance16
Chemistry16
Journalism14
Legal Studies12
Social Studies Teacher Education10
Speech Communication and Rhetoric10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching9
Art/Art Studies8
Biology/Biological Sciences8
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other8
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities7
English/Language Arts Teacher Education7
Homeland Security7
Tourism and Travel Services Management6
Music Teacher Education5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other5
Mathematics5
Creative Writing4
Political Science and Government4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other4
Physics3
Sociology3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3
International Business/Trade/Commerce3
American Indian/Native American Studies2
Art Teacher Education2
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Geography and Environmental Studies2
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2
Spanish Language and Literature1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Indian/Native American Education1
Natural Resources/Conservation1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

10% of men in fraternities · 7% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Tahlequah, OK

48,729 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)

Nearest hub airport

Kansas City International (MCI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.8 of 20

Elevation

814 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

28°F

July high

93°F

Annual snowfall

4.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

52 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$770 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size