Northeastern State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Northeastern State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northeastern State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

99
%
Acceptance rate
3.45
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Northeastern State University?

99%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northeastern State accepted 99% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,490 people applied and 1,506 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
895 / 903 (99%)
Men
584 / 587 (99%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Northeastern State University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

43%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 43% ended up enrolling at Northeastern State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Northeastern State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Northeastern State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • State Residency

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Northeastern State University?

3.45
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Northeastern State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.45. 25% of freshmen who attended Northeastern State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 47% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
12%
3.75-3.99
23%
3.50-3.74
22%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
11%
2.00-2.49
3%

Northeastern State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

73%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
435
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
440
75th Percentile
560
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
875
75th Percentile
1130

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