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Students attend Northeastern State in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 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 9,575 students at Northeastern State (as of 2005).
The school offers students meal plans. Northeastern State values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
The school 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
Northeastern State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 512 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, educational administration, education of learning disabled, English teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, adult education, ... |
| Business And Management | 304 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, operations management, MIS, international business, accounting and finance, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 174 | English, general studies, library science, sociology, political science, speech and rhetoric, history, Spanish language, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 108 | criminal justice and administration, criminology, criminal justice and police |
| Therapy And Counseling | 93 | psychology, counseling psychology, quantitative psychology |
| Science | 83 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 72 | social work, family and consumer science, social service professions |
| Media | 50 | journalism, communication studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 46 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 37 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Engineering | 36 | engineering management, environmental engineering, engineering physics |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | industrial safety tech, engineering technician |
| Medicine | 29 | optometry, health professions |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | registered nursing |
| Hospitality | 23 | tourism and travel |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer science, computer networking |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | health care facilities management |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 0 | building inspection and management |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,413 | 75 |
| Master's degree | 244 | 23 |
| First-professional degree | 25 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Northeastern State had a total enrollment of 9,575 students (7,854 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 93% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Northeastern State offers campus housing for 1,782 of its 7,854 (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 offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,174 | 1,650 | 76% | 1,104 | 67% |
| Men | 935 | 709 | 76% | 480 | 68% |
| Women | 1,239 | 941 | 76% | 624 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 9 | 12 |
| ACT Math | 9 | 13 |
| 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 | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,040 |
| Room and board | $ 4,944 |
| Room charge | $ 3,264 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,150 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 81 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 66 | 66 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $81,589 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $68,154 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $59,906 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $50,978 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $63,660 | 11 | $65,614 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $62,255 | 12 | $58,714 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $56,189 | 27 | $51,187 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $47,059 | 43 | $43,100 |
| Instructor | academic year | 28 | $38,468 | 35 | $37,506 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $31,440 | 4 | $30,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 150 | $50,874 | 121 | $44,402 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 141 | 61 | 202 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 49 | 78 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
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
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Driver and Safety Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Indian/Native American Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts 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
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
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 ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
(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 degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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