Northeastern State University Acceptance Rate
Tahlequah, Oklahoma · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,386
- Admitted
- 1,375
- Yield
- 48.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Northeastern State University's acceptance rate has risen from 75% in 2014–15 to 99.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,957 to 1,386 (-29%) over that period.
Its 99.2% rate makes Northeastern State University more selective than about 2% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 7%.
Northeastern State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 48.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,957 | 1,468 | 75% | 919 |
| 2015–16 | 1,559 | 1,446 | 92.8% | 809 |
| 2016–17 | 1,615 | 1,514 | 93.7% | 851 |
| 2017–18 | 1,787 | 1,710 | 95.7% | 857 |
| 2018–19 | 1,787 | 1,743 | 97.5% | 860 |
| 2019–20 | 1,529 | 1,523 | 99.6% | 736 |
| 2020–21 | 1,584 | 1,576 | 99.5% | 685 |
| 2021–22 | 1,474 | 1,466 | 99.5% | 699 |
| 2022–23 | 1,674 | 1,665 | 99.5% | 708 |
| 2023–24 | 1,386 | 1,375 | 99.2% | 666 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 823 | 815 | 99% |
| Men | 540 | 537 | 99.4% |
| Unknown | 23 | 23 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 455–585 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 465–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 73% |
How Northeastern State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Northeastern State University's acceptance rate?
Northeastern State University's acceptance rate is 99.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,375 admitted of 1,386 applicants).
Is Northeastern State University test optional?
Northeastern State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Northeastern State University?
Northeastern State University received 1,386 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,375.
What SAT score do you need for Northeastern State University?
Admitted students at Northeastern State University typically scored 455–585 on SAT Reading/Writing and 465–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Northeastern State University getting harder to get into?
Northeastern State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75% in 2014–15 to 99.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.nsuok.edu/.