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Northeastern State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range17 to 23

Average GPA3.45

Acceptance Rate99.4%

With a 99.4% acceptance rate, admission at Northeastern State is highly accessible, so focus your ACT plan on opportunity. Even test-optional, 85% of students submitted ACT scores. The middle ACT range is 17-23, while a 30+ can qualify you for the $3,500 Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Northeastern State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Northeastern State University enrolls about 5,085 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Northeastern State has a 61% freshman retention rate and a 35% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Tahlequah, OK

Undergrad Enrollment5,085

Freshman Retention61%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate35%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Northeastern State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Northeastern State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you can use summer and fall for retakes. For the ACT 30+ Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship, plan on the September ACT as your last fall retake before the November 1 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Northeastern State’s in-state tuition is $6,920, while out-of-state tuition is $16,400. About 68% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $4,082. Submit the FAFSA by the November 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$6,920

Out-of-State Tuition$16,400

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$4,082

Application Fee$25

Students on Aid68%

Average Aid Package$17,442

Average Debt at Grad$20,693

Northeastern State’s published out-of-state tuition is $16,400, compared with $6,920 in-state. About 68% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $17,442, which can significantly lower actual costs for qualifying students. Merit awards average $4,082. Graduates leave with an average debt of $20,693.