Northeastern State University

600 N Grand, Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Northeastern State University

In the latest year of federal data, Northeastern State University graduated 24 social work students, placing it #250 of 587 BSW programs nationally. Cohorts of this size typically mean seminar-scale classes in the practice sequence rather than lecture halls.

41.8% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (52.3% vs 42.0%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $12,410 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $12,410 median across the 5 BSW colleges in Oklahoma. 55.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

6,751
Total Students
5,111
Undergraduates
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

100%
Acceptance Rate
1,720 admitted out of 1,727 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
College Prep: Required

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
438 - 593
Math
428 - 543
4% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
18 - 23
English
16 - 23
Math
16 - 22
73% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$7,513
Out-of-State
$16,633

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$12,410
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $10,598
$30,001 - $48,000 $9,827
$48,001 - $75,000 $12,612
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,188
$110,001+ $19,511
55%
Receive Pell Grants
36%
Students Borrowing
$6,972
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

42%
Overall
42%
Full-Time
42%
Part-Time
42%
First-Time Students
52%
Transfer Students
24%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 31%
6-Year Completion 41%
8-Year Completion 42%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
35%
Female
65%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
42.7%
Some Distance
46.2%
No Distance
11.1%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
37.4%
Some Distance
52.7%
No Distance
9.9%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
44.1%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
20.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
14.2%
Non-Resident Alien
3.1%
Unknown
2.2%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
9184565511
Address
600 N Grand, Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399
IPEDS ID
207263

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.