Northeastern State University
- 0/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Tahlequah, OK
-
4.5 2 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
6,751- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Northeastern State University (NSU) is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, approximately 70 miles east of Tulsa. The institution traces its origins to the Cherokee National Female Seminary established in 1846, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in Oklahoma. The primary campus spans 200 acres featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, with additional satellite locations in Broken Arrow and Muskogee. NSU maintains strong academic programs in education, optometry, and Cherokee language studies, with the College of Optometry being one of only 23 such programs in the United States. The university provides on-campus housing through several residence halls and apartment complexes, primarily serving its undergraduate population, while competing in NCAA Division II athletics as the RiverHawks.
Ratings
Insufficient data is available for this college to calculate an overall rating.
-
Overall RatingNA
-
Academics3 out of 10
-
Resources5 out of 10
-
Outcomes4 out of 10
-
ValueNA
Rankings
Rankings for Northeastern State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 866/1136
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/23
- GPA 3.49
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due -
- Enrollment Rate 39%
- Application Fee $25
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Oklahoma Resident Tuition
$7,810Out of State Resident Tuition
$17,290Breakdown
- Tuition $7,810
- Books and Supplies $1,000
- Other Fees $890
- Room and Board $11,120
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,112
- Total One Year Cost $23,932
- Tuition $17,290
- Books and Supplies $1,000
- Other Fees $890
- Room and Board $11,120
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,112
- Total One Year Cost $33,412
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Northeastern State University are Education, Business, and Psychology. 22% of students major in Education, 18% in Business, and 9% in Psychology.
-
Education 22%
-
Business 18%
-
Psychology 9%
-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 8%
-
Biology 7%
More Colleges to Consider
Students considering Northeastern State University are frequently interested in these similar colleges.
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207263.
GPA calculator: Northeastern State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026