Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University, also known as NSU, is a public university located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States. It was founded on May 7, 1851, as the Cherokee National Female Seminary. After a few name and status changes, it was finally renamed to Northeastern State University in 1985. Today, NSU is the fourth largest University in Oklahoma.

NSU’s main campus at Tahlequah is spread across an area of 200 acres. The university also has two campuses at Muskogee and Broken Arrow. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. NSU is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Business & Technology
• College of Education
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Optometry
• College of Science & Health Professions

NSU is home to several campus organizations such as NAB (Northeastern Activities Board), RHA (Residence Halls Association), and NSGA (Northeastern Student Government Association). The university’s official mascot is known as Rowdy the Riverhawk.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 9,119 in 2007-2008 (7,358 full-time equivalent).

About 44% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 56% of the class.

Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students, graduate students are 11%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 1%.

About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Northeastern State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Northeastern State provides on-campus housing for 2,000 of its 7,358 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 23 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 17 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 43% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)