NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Country:
United States
Location:
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Airport:
Tulsa International Airport
School type:
Public
Admissions level:
  • Undergraduate – Direct
  • Graduate – Direct
Rankings & Recognition:

#58 Universities in the West

 (US News & World Report 2025)

#30 Top Public Schools

 (US News & World Report 2025)

Key facts:
  • A not-for-profit university
  • 7,025 students from 35+ nations
  • One of the top 40 safest college campuses in America
  • Small class sizes and dedicated instructors 
  • Reasonable tuition fees and attractive scholarships for international students
  • Education majors: International students are qualified for taking licensure exams and open to immigration opportunities 
Why this school?

NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Established in 1851, Northeastern State University (NSU) is the fourth largest public university in Oklahoma state that offers student with high quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs for a sustainable career after graduation. 

NSU reality-based learning brings students accumulative experience, while inspiring their leadership skills and creativity under the great support by a team of dedicated and passionate lecturers and professors.

Furthermore, NSU stands out among its same-state contemporaries for the affordability. Not only does it have an affordable tuition rate but also generous scholarships that would help save the cost for international students.

Scholarships

Undergraduate: $6,500/year

Graduate: On-campus residence: $3,000/year

Costs

Tuition: 

  • Undergraduate: $17,289/year
  • Graduate: $11,980/year

Room & Board: $8,520/year

Entry requirements
Level

Undergraduate

(Direct Admission)

Graduate 

(Direct Admission)

Transcript 

GPA 2.75+

GPA 3.0+

Transcript evaluation

Freshman: No 

Transfer: Yes

Yes

English proficiency

IELTS 5.5+/ TOEFL 61+ 

IELTS 6.5+/ TOEFL 79+

Standardized test:

  • Undergraduate: SAT/ACT
  • Graduate: GMAT/GRE

No

Accounting and Financial Analysis: Yes 

(Waiver available if GPA 3.25+)

Special requirements: Portfolio, audition, interview, work experience, etc.

No

Varies by program.

For details, please see

Graduate Admission - Requirements

Resume

No

Yes

Personal statement

Yes

No

Recommendation letter

No

2

Application fee

$25

$25

Programs

Undergraduate: ALL PROGRAMS

  • Business: International Business, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Hospitality and Tourism, Environmental Health & Safety Management.
  • Social Sciences & Education: Education, Psychology, Communication Studies, Legal Studies, Media Studies.
  • Health & Human Services: Medical Laboratory, Nutritional Sciences.
  • Arts & Design: Graphic Design, Studio Art, Music, Drama.
  • Engineering & Technology: Cyber Security, Computer Science.
  • Sciences: Cell and Molecular Biology, Integrative Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Freshwater.

Graduate: ALL PROGRAMS

  • Business: Accounting and Financial Analysis, Business Administration, Leadership.
  • Social Sciences & Education: Counseling, English, Mathematics Education, Social Work.
  • Sciences: Natural Science, Health and Sport Science.
Application deadlines

Fall intake: July 1

Spring intake: November 1

Location
Tahlequah, known as Green City, is about an hour's drive from Oklahoma's second largest city, Tulsa. This place is rated one of America’s top small towns although the city is small, it offers a full range of amenities, with many shops, cafes and more around the area.