Northeastern State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
99.59%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
39.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
671
SAT Scores
1,030
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 1,727 students have applied and 1,720 students have allowed to admit to Northeastern State University (Acceptance rate: 99.59%). NSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 39.01 % where 671 students have finally enrolled out of 1,720 admitted students.
NSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Southern Nazarene University and University of Central Oklahoma, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 70.90%).
NSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 45.51%).
How to Apply to Northeastern State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NSU. NSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://offices.nsuok.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://offices.nsuok.edu/admissions/apply.aspx |
| Financial Aid | https://offices.nsuok.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://offices.nsuok.edu/_resources/includes/costcalculator.inc |
| Veterans Tuition | https://offices.nsuok.edu/veterans/benefitprograms.aspx |
| Athletic | https://goriverhawksgo.com/sports/2024/7/9/athletic-compliance.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://offices.nsuok.edu/studentaffairs/studentservices/student_disability_services/default.aspx |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Northeastern State University is 1,030 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Northeastern State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,050). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern State University | 1,030 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,050 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma | 1,058 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Northeastern State University, 24 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,030 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 438 | 525 | 593 |
| Mathematics | 428 | 505 | 543 |
| Total | 866 | 1,030 | 1,136 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Northeastern State University, 492 students submitted ACT scores (73% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 22 |
NSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Northeastern State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |