Northeastern State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Northeastern State University is a medium four-year, public school with 6,705 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1851 and is the only school located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Academic Offerings

At Northeastern State University you can earn your 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
83
Northeastern State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 83 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Psychology, Business, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Northeastern State University student retention rate is relatively low at 64% (close to Oklahoma average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
64%
Fair
The graduation rate at Northeastern State University is low - 39%. Roughly 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Northeastern State University is decent: 17:1. Find out more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high - around $15,300 a year. The additional fees at Northeastern State University beyond tuition are roughly $1,200; this totals $16,500 per academic year.

Read the details about Northeastern State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
99%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,674 applications were submitted and 1,665 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northeastern State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
Northeastern State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northeastern State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Northeastern State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,200 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, roughly $4,200 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Northeastern State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Northeastern State University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northeastern State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northeastern State University
600 N Grand
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
74464-2399, USA
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