Campus & Student Life at Northeastern State University

Home to about 6,004 undergraduates in 2020, Northeastern State University is a public university located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Northeastern State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northeastern State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northeastern State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northeastern State University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northeastern State University Disability Services.

Northeastern State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northeastern State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northeastern State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northeastern State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northeastern State University

There were 6,004 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,155 (69.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,849 (30.8%).

Northeastern State University is Ranked #1,157 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northeastern State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northeastern State University #1157 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northeastern State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northeastern State University Diversity Guide.

Northeastern State University Competes in the NCAA

Northeastern State University has a total of 281 student athletes, 200 men and 81 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northeastern State University Athletics