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#8 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

NSU Admission Requirements

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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Chances of getting into Northeastern State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
99%
Admission Difficulty for Northeastern State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into NSU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at NSU is 99%.  It ranks #20 in Oklahoma for lowest rate of acceptance. Northeastern State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,466 out of 1,474 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 69 percent on standardized admission tests. Northeastern State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.49. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 48% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The NSU application fee is $25 and applications are due by Aug 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Northeastern State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 3% of students submitted SAT scores and 91% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

NSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
878-1085
Applicants Submitting SAT 
3%
SAT Scores for Northeastern State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 478
SAT Math 25th 400
SAT Composite 25th 878
SAT Scores for Northeastern State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 555
SAT Math 75th 530
SAT Composite 75th 1085
Average SAT Score 980

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Northeastern State University?

Northeastern State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Northeastern State University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 878-1085.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Northeastern State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1085 and Above Good >99%
981 to 1085 Avg + 99%-99%
878 to 981 Avg - 98%-99%
775 to 878 Reach 97%-98%
Less than 775 Low <97%
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NSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
91%
ACT Scores for Northeastern State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Northeastern State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 22
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into NSU?

Northeastern State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

NSU regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-23.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Northeastern State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >99%
20 to 23 Avg + 99%-99%
17 to 20 Avg - 98%-99%
14 to 17 Reach 96%-98%
Less than 14 Low <96%
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NSU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.49
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Northeastern State University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into NSU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Northeastern State University was 3.49 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Oklahoma for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.49 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as NSU accepts 99% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Northeastern State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 14.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

81% of Northeastern State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Northeastern State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 27%
Top 25% of class 50%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Northeastern State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 889 585 1,474
Accepted 885 581 1,466
Acceptance Rate 100% 99% 99%
Enrolled 404 295 699
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 46% 51% 48%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
128

Applicants have 128 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Northeastern State University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Northeastern State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Northeastern State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Northeastern State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207263 IPEDS survey data for Northeastern State University.

FAQs

Does Northeastern State University prefer SAT or ACT?

3% of students submit their SAT scores to NSU. 91% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Northeastern State University?

99% of those who apply are granted admission to NSU. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Northeastern State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 878 and 1085. 3% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Northeastern State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 91% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.