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NSU Tuition & Cost

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Oklahoma Resident Sticker Price

$19,125
In State Costs for Northeastern State University
Fee Cost
Tuition$6,000
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$1,115
Room and Board $8,120
Other Expenses Budget$2,640

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$27,765
Out of State Costs for Northeastern State University
Fee Cost
Tuition$14,640
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$1,115
Room and Board $8,120
Other Expenses Budget$2,640

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at Northeastern State University for undergraduate students residing in Oklahoma is $6,000. Room and board charges total $8,120 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,250 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $1,115 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $2,640 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Northeastern State University full time should expect a total annual cost of $19,125.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at Northeastern State University is $14,640 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $8,120 for room and board, $1,250 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $1,115. Students are advised to budget $2,640 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $27,765. This figure is 45.2% higher than what Oklahoma residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Northeastern State University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $9,790 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Northeastern State University, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$9,790
Net Price by Income Northeastern State University
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$8,086
$30,001 to $48,000$8,315
$48,001 to $75,000$11,718
$75,001 to $110,000$14,375
$110,000+$14,079

Financial Aid

94% of full-time undergrad Northeastern State University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $8,475 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 50% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,167 and 2% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $10,264.

Finanical Aid Northeastern State University
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $8,475 94%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $4,989 57%
Pell Grants $4,966 56%
Other Federal Grants $841 65%
State and Local Grants $4,391 37%
Federal Student Loans $5,167 50%
Other Student Loans $10,264 2%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Northeastern State University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $24,192. The loan balance of $24,192 is a four year multiple of the $6,048 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $256 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $24,192
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $256.48
Total Interest Paid $6,585.06
Sum of All Loan Payments $30,777.06

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$76,500
Year Oklahoma Residents Non Residents
1 $19,125 $27,765
2 $19,813 $28,764
3 $20,526 $29,799
4 $21,265 $30,872

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Northeastern State University to be $76,500 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 3.6% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Northeastern State University
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Oklahoma Residents $200 $600 $800
Out of State Residents $488 $1,464 $1,952

Estimated cost for a class at Northeastern State University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Northeastern State University versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Northeastern State University Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan No
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan 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.