Northeastern State University

https://www.nsuok.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,920

4.48% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,410

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

99.6%

1,727 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,751

62.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

35.4%

296 Graduates

About

Northeastern State University is a higher education institution located in Cherokee County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northeastern State University were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (157 degrees awarded), General Studies (86 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (64 degrees).

In 2024, 1,723 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeastern State University. 69.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (901 degrees), 2.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (341 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeastern State University is $6,920, which is $−17,080 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeastern State University is $6,920, which is $17,080 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,410.

In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending Northeastern State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,920

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northeastern State University was $6,920. The cost of tuition at Northeastern State University is $−17,080 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northeastern State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,410

2024 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Northeastern State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,410. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northeastern State University grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northeastern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,018

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeastern State University was of $11,018 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 34.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northeastern State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Northeastern State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.35% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northeastern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Northeastern State University received 1,727 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 24.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,727 applicants, 1,720 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.6% acceptance rate.

There were 6,751 students enrolled at Northeastern State University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northeastern State University has an overall enrollment yield of 39%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,720

Accepted Out of 1,727

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northeastern State University was 99.6% (1,720 admissions from 1,727 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 24.6%, while admissions grew by 25.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northeastern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Northeastern State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northeastern State University had a total enrollment of 6,751 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northeastern State University is 4,245 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,506. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at Northeastern State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northeastern State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.1% White, 20.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.2% Two or More Races, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Black or African American, 2.74% Asian, and 0.222% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northeastern State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.2%), followed by White Male (15.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by White Male (13.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeastern State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,751 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeastern State University is 4,245 and the part-time enrollment is 2,506. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at Northeastern State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northeastern State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northeastern State University was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northeastern State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northeastern State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,980 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
1,380 enrolled students
Two or More Races
961 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeastern State University is 44.1% White, 20.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.2% Two or More Races, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Black or African American, 2.74% Asian, and 0.222% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 151 students (2.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 687 more women than men received degrees from Northeastern State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northeastern State University is white (901 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (341 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northeastern State University is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (157 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (86 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (64 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northeastern State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (30 degrees awarded), Psychology (199 degrees), and Education (292 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,597,188 people), Secondary school teachers (508,661 people), Education administrators (305,999 people), Other managers (243,070 people), and Special education teachers (225,364 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeastern State University in 2024 are Library Science (30 degrees awarded), Psychology (199 degrees), Education (292 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (60 degrees), and Protective Services (107 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern State University are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Northeastern State University are Library Science (30 degrees awarded), Psychology (199 degrees), Education (292 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (60 degrees), and Protective Services (107 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,079,444 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (422,937 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (419,785 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (366,442 people), and Outpatient care centers (266,344 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northeastern State University.

General Chemistry

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northeastern State University was General Chemistry with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northeastern State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

518

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,205

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 518 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern State University, which is 0.43 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,205).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northeastern State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.701 times less than the 97 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern State University in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 5.28 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Northeastern State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
901 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
341 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
199 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeastern State University is white (901 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (341 degrees).

1.45% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
801 degrees awarded
White Female
793 degrees awarded
White Female
753 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeastern State University is white female (801 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (793 degrees).

Operations

Northeastern State University has an endowment valued at nearly $44.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 647k (1.45%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Northeastern State University had a total salary expenditure of 121M. Northeastern State University employs 98 Assistant professors, 70 Professors and 60 Associate professors. Most academics at Northeastern State University are Female Assistant professor (64), Male Professor (38), and Male Assistant professor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeastern State University are: Management, with 95 employees, Service, with 91 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees.

Endowment

$44.7M

2024 Endowment

71.7%

growth from 2023

Northeastern State University has an endowment valued at about $44.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Northeastern State University grew 71.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.14M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northeastern State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$46.5M

2024 Salaries

7.16%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Northeastern State University paid a median of $46.5M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($121M) and a 7.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.27% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.12% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$20.2M

Instructional Salaries

261

Number of Employees

In 2024, Northeastern State University paid a total of $20.2M to 261 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeastern State University were Management with 95 employees, Service with 91 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees.

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