Avg Earnings (5yr)
$41,207
Acceptance Rate
99%
Graduation Rate
38%
Annual Tuition
$7,513
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $45,379 ten years after entry — 16% below the national median. Acceptance rate 99.2%, average SAT score 1049, in-state tuition $7,513.
At a Glance
Total Students
4,636
Retention Rate
63%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
38%
Median Debt
$17,367
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,049
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
438–593
SAT Math (middle 50%)
428–543
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
18–23
Institution Overview
Northeastern State University is a public institution with a very high acceptance rate of 99.2% and a student body of 4636. The in-state tuition is $7513. The median debt for students is $17367, and 38% of students receive financial aid.
Graduation rates are 37.6%, and the retention rate is 62.8%. One year after graduation, students earn a median of $42572. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $41207, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $45379.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$43k
1 YEAR
$41k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Northeastern State University alumni earn a median salary of $42,572. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $41,207. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $45,379. The median debt for graduates is $17,367.
The university has a 37.6% graduation rate and a 62.8% retention rate. The acceptance rate is 99.2%. The average in-state tuition is $7,513, and 38% of students receive financial aid.
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