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Northeastern State University was established in 1851, and has its main campus in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The main campus occupies nearly 200 acres of land. NSU has 2 other campuses in:
Northeastern State University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and pre-professional programs in 5 colleges:
The sports teams of the university are nicknamed the Riverhawks. The university offers a variety of sports such as tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, softball, baseball and football. Melvin Holt, American actor; Shawntel Smith, Miss America 1996; Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ; and Dennis Letts, an American college professor, are some of the notable alumni of this university.
Students attend Northeastern State in Tahlequah, OK, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Northeastern State degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Northeastern State is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 9,119 students at Northeastern State (as of 2007-2008).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
Northeastern State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Northeastern State University
600 N Grand
Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399
General Phone: (918) 456-5511
http://www.nsuok.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 535 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, educational administration, English teaching, education of learning disabled, reading teaching, school counseling, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 369 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, operations management, accounting and finance, MIS, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 181 | general studies, English, library science, political science, history, Spanish language, geography, sociology, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 121 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 107 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Science | 93 | biology, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 92 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 51 | exercise science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 37 | speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Media | 29 | journalism, communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | industrial safety tech, engineering technician |
| Medicine | 29 | optometry, health professions |
| Hospitality | 28 | tourism and travel |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 28 | environmental engineering, engineering management, engineering physics |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 9 | health care facilities management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Design | 3 | design and visual communication |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,525 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 261 | 21 |
| First-professional degree | 27 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Northeastern State had a total enrollment of 9,119 students (7,358 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 91% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Northeastern State offers campus housing for 2,000 of its 7,358 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Tahlequah, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,344 | 1,645 | 70% | 999 | 61% |
| Men | 1,005 | 705 | 70% | 439 | 62% |
| Women | 1,339 | 940 | 70% | 560 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,155 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,245 |
| Room and board | $ 4,672 |
| Room charge | $ 1,992 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,792 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,504 |
Financial Aid:
Northeastern State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316100)
Northeastern State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 79 | 55 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 64 | 69 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $108,646 | 4 | $90,990 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $73,640 | 4 | $78,934 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $66,708 | 5 | $66,811 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $55,425 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $37,800 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $69,961 | 15 | $73,943 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $71,012 | 17 | $66,160 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $61,067 | 32 | $55,261 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $51,348 | 44 | $46,432 |
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $42,203 | 44 | $40,251 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $34,998 | 5 | $34,408 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 153 | $56,539 | 142 | $48,445 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 17 | 40 |
| Football | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 16 | 30 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Optometry (OD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeastern State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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