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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
98.99%	1,050

Northeastern State University's acceptance rate is 98.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,386 students applied and 1,372 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into NSU.

NSU's acceptance rate places 14th out of 17 Oklahoma colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,050 and the ACT score is 20 at NSU. NSU's SAT score ranks 8th out of 12 Oklahoma colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to NSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Northeastern State University is 98.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 48.03%. 540 men and 823 women applied to NSU and 535 men and 815 women students were accepted.

Among them, 273 men and 375 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at NSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at NSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,386	540	823	0	0
Admitted	1,372	535	815	0	0
Enrolled	659	273	375	0	0
Acceptance Rate	98.99%	99.07%	99.03%	-	-
Yield	48.03%	51.03%	46.01%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Northeastern State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 31 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 486 students (73%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at NSU.

The median SAT score is 1,050 with 530 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 585 and the 25^th percentile is 455. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 560 and 25^th percentile is 465 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 23 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at NSU. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Northeastern State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at NSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	920	1050	1145
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	455	530	585
SAT Math	465	520	560
ACT Composite	18	20	23
ACT Math	16	18	22
ACT English	17	21	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Northeastern State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at NSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northeastern State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

NSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Northeastern State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to NSU.

Admission Information for Applying to NSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$25
Graduate Application Fees	$25
Admission Information	https://offices.nsuok.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://offices.nsuok.edu/admissions/Apply.aspx
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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