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Northeastern State University (NSU)
- 600 N Grand
- Tahlequah, OK 74464
- OPEID College Code: 00316100
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- General Phone: (918) 456-5511
- President: Larry Williams
- Website: www.nsuok.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 9,119
- College Alias: NSU
- College Mascot: RiverHawks
Note: Former Name Was Redmen 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.nsuok.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 932 | 1,341 | 2,273 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 665 (71%) | 944 (70%) | 1,609 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 463 (70%) | 554 (59%) | 1,017 (63%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 943 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: NSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 54% | 61% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,216 | $3,321 | $2,348 | $1,598 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.3% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
| Number in Default | 162 | 152 | 131 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,005 | 2,495 | 2,097 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,798 | $3,489 | $3,270 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,318 | $8,589 | $8,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $950 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,544 | $3,600 | $4,944 |
| Other Expenses | $2,504 | $2,300 | $2,150 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,836 | $10,339 | $11,264 |
| Out of State | $17,356 | $15,439 | $16,034 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,788 | $4,439 | $4,170 |
| Out of State | $10,308 | $9,539 | $8,940 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,788 | $4,439 | $4,170 |
| Out of State | $10,308 | $9,539 | $8,940 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Optometry School | $12,343 | $24,093 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,119 Undergraduate: 8,061 Graduate: 957 Professional: 101
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,401 Female: 5,718
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,082 Female: 4,979
- Graduate Gender Male: 270 Female: 687
- Professional Gender Male: 49 Female: 52
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,324 Part-Time: 2,795
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,966 Part-Time: 2,095
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 257 Part-Time: 700
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 101 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 281 | 3% |
| American Indian | 2,602 | 29% |
| Black | 484 | 5% |
| Asian | 107 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 2% |
| White | 5,483 | 60% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 47 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,306 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,692 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,214 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,518 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 823 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 589 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 642 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 275 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,121 | 871 | 250 |
| Faculty Status | 490 | 345 | 145 |
| Tenured Faculty | 142 | 142 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 32 | - | 32 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 482 | 337 | 145 |
| Primarily Instruction | 482 | 337 | 145 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Other Professionals | 161 | 151 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 453 | 358 | 95 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 182 | 158 | 24 |
| Skilled Crafts | 41 | 39 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 151 | 111 | 40 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,857 (295) | $56,339 (158) | $48,841 (137) |
| Professor | $69,297 (56) | $69,992 (41) | $67,397 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $57,999 (75) | $60,844 (39) | $54,916 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,188 (85) | $50,604 (47) | $47,436 (38) |
| Instructor | $41,256 (67) | $42,310 (26) | $40,588 (41) |
| Lecturer | $34,753 (12) | $36,098 (5) | $33,791 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,601 (42) | $71,944 (27) | $70,983 (15) |
| Professor | $99,719 (10) | $104,663 (7) | $88,184 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $77,085 (9) | $75,016 (5) | $79,672 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,144 (9) | $69,810 (4) | $66,811 (5) |
| Instructor | $53,599 (11) | $55,268 (8) | $49,148 (3) |
| Lecturer | $37,800 (3) | $37,800 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,570 (337) | $56,707 (185) | $49,752 (152) |
| Professor | $71,160 (66) | $72,273 (48) | $68,190 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $58,542 (84) | $60,904 (44) | $55,943 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,817 (94) | $51,115 (51) | $48,277 (43) |
| Instructor | $41,623 (78) | $42,995 (34) | $40,562 (44) |
| Lecturer | $33,988 (15) | $34,159 (8) | $33,791 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,220,476 | $830,666 | $389,810 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 68% | 32% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 293 | 228 | 65 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 293 | 228 | 65 |
| Baseball | 40 | 40 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Football | 125 | 125 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Soccer | 53 | 34 | 19 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $34,195 | $27,910 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $13,776 | $8,061 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 35% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 23% |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 26% |
| 6 Years | 31% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 5 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 30 | 41 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 9 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 12 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 7 |
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