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Northeastern State University
Explore admissions details for Northeastern State University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About NSU
Northeastern State University is a public institution in Tahlequah, OK. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Northeastern State University is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 99%. Reported student size is about 4,636, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Northeastern State University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Northeastern State University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
99%
Average SAT
1,050
Average ACT
20
Student Size
4,636
In-State Tuition
$7,513
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,633
NSU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Northeastern State University sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average SAT shown here is 1,050, and the midpoint ACT composite is 20. Graduation rate is 38%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Northeastern State University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
99%
Graduation Rate
38%
SAT Average
1,050
ACT Composite
20
SAT Reading
517
SAT Math
465
Graduation Rate
38%
Control
Public
NSU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Northeastern State University reports in-state tuition of $7,513 and out-of-state tuition of $16,633. Average net price is $11,800, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $19,274 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $17,367.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Northeastern State University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$7,513
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,633
Average Net Price
$11,800
Attendance Cost
$19,274
Average Net Price
$11,800
Cost of Attendance
$19,274
Median Debt
$17,367
NSU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Northeastern State University enrolls about 4,636 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,379.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Northeastern State University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
4,636
Median Earnings
$45,379
NSU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Northeastern State University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Northeastern State University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Northeastern State University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to NSU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether NSU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Northeastern State University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
NSU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern State University?
Northeastern State University currently shows an acceptance rate of 99% in this dataset.
How competitive is Northeastern State University?
Northeastern State University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for Northeastern State University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Northeastern State University cost?
Northeastern State University reports in-state tuition of $7,513, out-of-state tuition of $16,633, and an average net price of $11,800.
What test scores are shown for Northeastern State University?
Northeastern State University shows an average SAT of 1,050 and an ACT composite midpoint of 20.
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