NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Info

Country: United States

Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Airport: Tulsa International Airport

School type: Public

Admissions level:

Undergraduate – Direct
Graduate – Direct

Rankings & Recognition:

#39 Top Public Universities in the West

(US News & World Report 2023)

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: Not available

Costs

Tuition:

Undergraduate: $16,632/year
Graduate: $11,520/year

Room & Board: $7,900/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, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Environmental Health & Safety Management.
Social Sciences & Education: Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, English, Math, Science), Psychology, Communication Studies, Legal Studies.
Health & Human Services: Medical Laboratory, Nutrition.
Arts & Design: Graphic Design, Studio Arts, Music, Drama.
Engineering & Technology: Cybersecurity, 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

UNDERGRADUATE:

Fall, Spring intakes: Rolling admissions.

GRADUATE:

Rolling admissions for most programs.

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.

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