NSU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Northeastern State University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 981

The average composite SAT score for admitted Northeastern State University freshman is 981 out of 1600. For perspective, a 981 is in the 36th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 878 to 1085

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 878 to 1085. The 75th percentile score is 1085 while the 25th percentile score is 878.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by NSU but we estimate it to be around a 780 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 465

The average score for NSU students on the math portion of the SAT is 465 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 400 and the 75th percentile score 530.

Average SAT Reading Score 516

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 478 to 555 and the average score for Northeastern State University students is 516.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

3 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Northeastern State University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Northeastern State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 99.5%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.49.

Can I get into NSU with a 1085 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1085 or higher is very competitive at NSU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 99% or higher.

Can I get into NSU with a 980 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 980 to 1075 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 99% to 99%.

Can I get into NSU with a 878 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 878 to 970 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 98% to 99% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into NSU with a 780 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 780 to 868 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 98% chance of admission to NSU. SAT scores below 780 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Admission chances to Northeastern State University by SAT score

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