Northeastern State University

https://www.nsuok.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,000

1.47% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,507

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.59%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

99.5%

1,474 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,025

63.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.8%

313 Graduates

About

Northeastern State University is a higher education institution located in Cherokee County, OK. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northeastern State University were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (139 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (123 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (93 degrees).

In 2021, 1,935 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeastern State University. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,009 degrees), 2.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (341 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeastern State University is $6,000, which is $−17,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeastern State University is $6,000, which is $−17,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,507.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Northeastern State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northeastern State University was $6,000. The cost of tuition at Northeastern State University is $−17,184 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northeastern State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,507

2021 Value

2.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northeastern State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,507. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northeastern State University grew by 2.89%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northeastern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,549

Room and Board

$1,380

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeastern State University was of $7,549 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.22% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,380. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northeastern State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Northeastern State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.19% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northeastern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.59%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northeastern State University was 0.59%, which represents 11 out of the 1863 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northeastern State University received 1,474 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.94% annual growth. Out of those 1,474 applicants, 1,466 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.5% acceptance rate.

There were 7,025 students enrolled at Northeastern State University in 2021. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northeastern State University has an overall enrollment yield of 47.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,466

Accepted Out of 1,474

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northeastern State University was 99.5% (1,466 admissions from 1,474 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 99.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.94%, while admissions declined by −6.98%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northeastern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Northeastern State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northeastern State University had a total enrollment of 7,025 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northeastern State University is 4,448 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,577. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at Northeastern State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northeastern State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.6% White, 20.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.5% Two or More Races, 6.36% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Black or African American, 2.45% Asian, and 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northeastern State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.4%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (13.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Female (15.5%) and White Male (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeastern State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,025 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeastern State University is 4,448 and the part-time enrollment is 2,577. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at Northeastern State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northeastern State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northeastern State University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northeastern State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northeastern State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,483 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
1,452 enrolled students
Two or More Races
946 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeastern State University is 49.6% White, 20.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.5% Two or More Races, 6.36% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Black or African American, 2.45% Asian, and 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 89 students (1.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 661 more women than men received degrees from Northeastern State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northeastern State University is white (1,009 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (341 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northeastern State University is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (139 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (123 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (93 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northeastern State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (13 degrees awarded), Protective Services (139 degrees), and EDUCATION. (299 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,693,621 people), Secondary school teachers (418,989 people), Education administrators (288,960 people), Other managers (214,917 people), and Special education teachers (187,977 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeastern State University in 2021 are Library Science (13 degrees awarded), Protective Services (139 degrees), EDUCATION. (299 degrees), Psychology (175 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (69 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Northeastern State University are Library Science (13 degrees awarded), Protective Services (139 degrees), EDUCATION. (299 degrees), Psychology (175 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (69 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,956,129 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (401,854 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (365,249 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (280,155 people), and Individual & family services (185,181 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northeastern State University.

Most Common (2021)

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
139 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
123 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
93 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northeastern State University was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 139 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northeastern State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

637

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,298

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 637 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern State University, which is 0.491 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,298).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northeastern State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern State University in Industrial Safety Technology, which is 5.2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern State University in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 5.32 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% of students graduating from Northeastern State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northeastern State University is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.56% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,009 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
341 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
285 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeastern State University is white (1,009 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (341 degrees).

0.568% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
707 degrees awarded
White Male
302 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
240 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeastern State University is white female (707 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (302 degrees).

Operations

Northeastern State University has an endowment valued at nearly $23.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 801k (3.38%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Northeastern State University had a total salary expenditure of 110M. Northeastern State University employs 96 Assistant professors, 79 Professors and 70 Associate professors. Most academics at Northeastern State University are Female Assistant professor (54), Male Professor (48), and Male Assistant professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeastern State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 105 employees, Service, with 94 employees, and Management with 81 employees.

Endowment

$23.7M

2021 Endowment

3.28%

growth from 2020

Northeastern State University has an endowment valued at about $23.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northeastern State University grew 3.28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northeastern State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$43.5M

2021 Salaries

1.97%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northeastern State University paid a median of $43.5M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($110M) and a 1.97% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.3M

Instructional Salaries

279

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northeastern State University paid a total of $19.3M to 279 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

96 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

105 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northeastern State University were Assistant professor with 96 employees, Professor with 79 employees, and Associate professor with 70 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeastern State University were Office and Administrative Support with 105 employees, Service with 94 employees, and Management with 81 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northeastern State University was Female Assistant professor with 54 employees, Male Professor with 48 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 42 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northeastern State University.