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Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma · Public

99%acceptance rate
920–1145SAT middle 50%
17–23ACT middle 50%
$11,153average net price, in-state

Northeastern State University admitted 99% of 1,386 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 920–1145 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 37% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Northeastern State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
July 25, 2027

The application fee is $25, and Northeastern State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Northeastern State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Northeastern State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Northeastern State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Interview
  • Activities
  • First generation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Legacy
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.44 GPA. 38% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.012%
  • 3.75–3.9927%
  • 3.50–3.7417%
  • 3.25–3.4913%
  • 3.00–3.2412%
  • 2.50–2.9914%
  • 2.00–2.494%
  • Under 2.01%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $22,027 in-state and $31,147 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,153 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$9,624
  • $30–48k$9,468
  • $48–75k$12,083
  • $75–110k$16,943
  • $110k+$17,134

Quick answers

What is Northeastern State University’s acceptance rate?

Northeastern State University admitted 99% of applicants: 1,375 of 1,386 (IPEDS, fall 2023).

When is Northeastern State University’s application deadline?

Northeastern State University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 25, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.

What SAT score do you need for Northeastern State University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 920 to 1145, with a median around 1050. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Northeastern State University’s application fee?

The application fee is $25 for 2026–27, and Northeastern State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Northeastern State University have supplemental essays?

No. Northeastern State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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