Gather Here. Go Far.

With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

United in Celebration

This Independence Day, Northeastern State University joins the nation in commemorating America's 250 anniversary. From all of us at NSU, Happy Independence Day!

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

NSU at a Glance

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NSU at a Glance

Degrees & Certificates Offered
60 Undergraduate Degrees
28 Undergraduate Certificates

28 Graduate Degrees
35 Graduate Certificates

2 Professional Degrees Learn More

Top 5 Majors

Undergraduate Degrees

Psychology, B.S.
Health and Human Performance, B.S.
General Studies, B.G.S.
Business Administration, B.B.A.
Technology, B.T.

Graduate Degrees

Business Administration, M.B.A.
Counseling, M.S.
Nursing, M.S.N
Library Media & Information Technology, M.S.
School Administration, M.Ed.

Enrollment

  American Indian Enrollment Total
Undergraduate 2,123 6,047
Graduate 567 2,169
Total 2,690 8,216

Unduplicated headcount; All who chose American Indian as at least one race

Campuses

8,216

Students on 3 Campuses and Online with an unduplicated headcount

Students taking at least one course at...

Tahlequah 3,562
Muskogee 384
Broken Arrow 1,168
Online 7,445

*Chart has a duplicated headcount

Student Demographics

  • 36.8% of NSU Undergrads are 25 & Older
  • 253 Concurrent (High School) Students

87.9% | Oklahomans
7.1% | Out of State
5% | International

64.6% Women
35.4% Men

  • 44.1% | Caucasian
  • 19.1% | Two or More Races
  • 14.2% | American Indian*
  • 7.7% | Hispanic
  • 5.1% | African American
  • 2.7% | Asian
  • 7% | Unknown/Other
*American Indian or Alaska Native Only

International Students

395 International Students Representing 44 Countries

Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Czech Republic
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Germany
Iran
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Lebanon
Malawi
Mexico
Mozambique
Nepal
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
The Bahamas
Trinidad & Tobago
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Venezuela
Vietnam
West Bank
Zimbabwe

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