
Tahlequah, OK
Open Admissions
Graduation
Northeastern State University is a public four-year institution located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. With an enrollment of approximately 4,636 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 99%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 38%. Graduates earn a median salary of $45,379 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $11,800 per year.
Acceptance Rate
99%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
38%
Enrollment
4,636
Total students
Median Earnings
$45,379
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$7,513
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,633
Per year
Average Net Price
$11,800
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 23
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
465
Median
465
75th
560
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
20
75th
23
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$47,200
10-Year Earnings
$453,790
ROI Multiple
9.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students