Northeastern State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Northeastern State University. Northeastern State University admitted 99% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 1,371 students applied to Northeastern State University and 1,360 were admitted.

If you are applying to Northeastern State University, the application fee is $25.

Northeastern State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Northeastern State University's admissions stats.

Northeastern State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	26%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	85%
Waitlist	No

Northeastern State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northeastern State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Northeastern State University?

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Northeastern State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Northeastern State University Admissions

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How To Get Into Northeastern State University

Getting into Northeastern State University is moderately difficult. Northeastern State University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Northeastern State University accepted 99% of students, around 1,360 of the 1,371 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Northeastern State University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Northeastern State University

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Northeastern State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Northeastern State University

What does Northeastern State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Northeastern State University for more information on admission factors.

Northeastern State University Application Requirements

To apply to Northeastern State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Northeastern State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	upper 50% of class or minimum ACT composite of 20
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.7	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northeastern State University?

Students admitted to Northeastern State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 88% submitted a class rank. At Northeastern State University 26% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 82% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Northeastern State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11%
3.75 and 3.99	23%
3.50 and 3.74	23%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	14%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Northeastern State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northeastern State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 85% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Northeastern State University, you should strive to earn between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Northeastern State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Northeastern State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Northeastern State University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Northeastern State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Northeastern State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Northeastern State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Northeastern State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Northeastern State University.

Does Northeastern State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Northeastern State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northeastern State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Northeastern State University?

✅ Northeastern State University is not test optional.

What is Northeastern State University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Northeastern State University is 99%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northeastern State University?

❌ Northeastern State University does not offer early decision.

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