Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University is a public four-year institution located in Tahlequah, OK. The university enrolls 8,097 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 37% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 63% (IPEDS 2023).

In the area of applied and technical programs, Northeastern State University offers credentials including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (associate), Physician Associate/Assistant (bachelor's), and Industrial Safety Technology/Technician (associate). These programs address healthcare and workplace safety workforce needs in northeastern Oklahoma.

Located in Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation in northeastern Oklahoma, Northeastern State University serves a diverse student population with deep ties to the region's Indigenous communities. Its health and safety-focused programs provide practical career pathways for students throughout the surrounding multi-county area.