Northeastern State UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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600 North Grand Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Social Studies2
History1
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyRequired for someAugust 15
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
600 North Grand
Tahlequah
OK
74464-2399
Phone
(918) 722-9614 x9614
Fax
(918) 458-2342
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$25
Application Fee Waiver
Not available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
Required for some freshmen
Other
Upper 50 of class or minimum ACT composite of 20 required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
99% of 1,517 applicants were admitted
Women
99% of 903 applicants were admitted
Men
99% of 587 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,278 (86%) of 1,479 admitted students enrolled
Women
742 (83%) of 895 admitted students enrolled
Men
536 (92%) of 584 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
12%
3.75 - 3.99
23%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
11.3%
2.00 - 2.49
3.3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 435-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 440-560 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
20 average , 17-23 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
5.4%
Score of 24 - 29
17.3%
Score of 18 - 23
40%
Score of 12 - 17
33.7%
Score of 6 - 11
3.6%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 17
Score of 30 - 36
0.9%
Score of 24 - 29
13.2%
Score of 18 - 23
35.4%
Score of 12 - 17
50.1%
Score of 6 - 11
0.4%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 20
Score of 30 - 36
5.4%
Score of 24 - 29
17.3%
Score of 18 - 23
40%
Score of 12 - 17
33.7%
Score of 6 - 11
3.6%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 25%
Top quarter: 47%
Top half: 81%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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