Established in 1846, Northeastern State University was initially founded as the Cherokee National Female Seminary. However, the university became a state institution on March 6, 1909, when the Oklahoma legislature purchased the Female Seminary. NSU is a public university and is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States. With a high success rate, the university offers an updated curriculum, research and scholarly activities, high quality teaching, and alumni benefits.

With a rich educational heritage, Northeastern State University provides its diverse communities with lifelong learning through a broad array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional doctoral degree programs. NSU is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the US and is the fourth- largest institution in the state of Oklahoma.

Rankings

The institute is ranked at the following positions by different rankings surveys:

  • #77 by U.S. News and World Report in Regional Universities West
  • #37 U.S. News and World Report in top public schools
  • #74 by U.S. News and World Report in top performers on social mobility.
  • #501-600 in the world for the year by Times Higher Education

Highlights

Institution type Public
Year of establishment 1846
Academic Calendar Semester based
Acceptance rate 97%
On-campus housing facility Available
Student-faculty ratio 18:1
SAT range 920-1120
ACT range 18-23
Financial aid Available
Official Website nsuok.edu

Campus

  • Northeastern State University has three campuses including Tahlequah, Muskogee, and Broken Arrow.
  • NSU offers plenty of exciting opportunities for its students with more than 90 student organizations, 10 NCAA athletic teams, and lots of on-campus and nearby activities.
  • The university conducts festivals and cultural events around the year and the campus has plenty of outdoor attractions including the Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller, metro area arts, entertainment, dining, shopping, etc.
  • NSU also offers science, library, classroom facilities, state-of-the-art facilities, etc. to every student.

Residence

  • Northeastern State University provides on-campus housing facilities to students through Cobb Hall, Traditional Halls (North Leoser, South Leoser, Wyly), Seminary Suites, and Courtside Apartments.
  • All these residence halls are located close to the main campus buildings.
  • The average cost of living on-campus is around USD 3,590 per semester. This includes housing, utilities, TV services, internet, laundry services, and food.
  • Students can opt for off-campus housing while studying in the as well, however, it costs around USD 6,765 per semester.
  • NSU has a Freshman Housing Residency Policy, where freshmen are required to reside at campus during first year unless there is an exception granted.
  • Some other services available for on-campus residents include NSU fitness center, drop zone, residential common areas, front desk, parking, River Hawk Shoppe, and HawkReach Counseling services.

Programs

  • Northeastern State University offers a broad array of undergraduate, graduate, certificates, and online programs to its students.
  • The university has been recognized as a leader in quality online education and has been ranked as one of the Most Affordable Online Colleges.
  • Programs at NSU are offered through following academic colleges:
    • College of business and technology
    • College of Education
    • Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health professions
    • College of Liberal Arts
    • College of extended learning.
  • Some of the undergraduate programs include B.A Communication Studies, B.B.A Management, B.S Computer Science, etc.
  • Students can check each program in the programs and minor section on The NSU undergraduate page.
  • Most popular graduate programs include MBA, M.S Criminal Justice, M.Ed Early Childhood Education, and more.

Application Process

Northeastern State University welcomes applications from all qualified international candidates. International students seeking admission at NSU must follow the application process provided on the Admissions page.

  • Application Portal: Online application portal
  • Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of USD 25 for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Application Documents:
    • Students must mail their official transcripts to the Office of International Programs.
    • The transcripts must be sent and sealed by the institution of study.
    • High School transcript must contain at least 3 years of study and they must be in the English language.
    • Students should have a 4.0 scale GPA.
    • Applicants for graduate study must submit official transcripts of undergraduate coursework.
  • Students are also required to submit the Financial Statement Form
  • Submit a copy of the passport
  • English proficiency scores are required by all international applicants
    • NSU accepts the following scores which differ with degree type:
Scores Undergraduates Graduates
TOEFL 500 (61 IBT) 550 (79 IBT)
IELTS 5.5 6.5
Duolingo 85 100
PTE Academic 42 58
  • Students can contact the Office of International Programs at 918-444-2050 or international@nsuok.edu if they have any questions regarding the application process.

Cost of attendance

  • The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like tuition, books, fees, housing, etc.
  • Expenses while studying in the US may differ depending on the preferences and budget of a student.
  • This cost of attendance is the same for both undergraduate and graduate students, only tuition differs depending on the choice of program.
Expenses Cost in USD
Tuition 14,313
Fees 1,002
Books and supplies 1,380
Room and Board 7,410
Additional International Fees 1,550
Total Per Year 25,655

Financial Aid

  • NSU offers scholarships to full-time, degree-seeking international students who need funds to study in the US.
  • The scholarships are offered by the Office of International Programs and if granted, will be applied towards the student’s tuition over two semesters.
  • To qualify for the scholarship, students must fill out the application and must gain full admission to a degree program and have a minimum GPA of 2.75.
  • The Office of International Programs will review applications and notify qualified applicants only.
  • Students must submit the International Scholarship Application for New NSU students by July 1 for the Fall Semester and November 1 for the Spring Semester.
  • At NSU, 94% of the undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
  • NSU also offers Quad State, Tribal Heritage, and Non-Resident scholarships to students.

Notable Alumni

Some of the notable alumni of the university include:

  • Larry Coker (American football coach)
  • Sandy Garrett (American Politician)
  • Kimberly Teechee (American advocate)
  • Joe Sears (American Actor)

Placement

  • NSU has an advising success team that helps students with questions related to degree and career and provides internships and research opportunities.
  • It also helps students with their skills and interests, and articulate them confidently in resumes, cover letters, interviews, and personal statements.