Admission & test scores

Northeastern State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 866–1136 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 20. Northeastern State University admits 100% of applicants — largely open. 61% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range866–1136middle half of admits
ACT midpoint20admitted students
Acceptance rate100%largely open
First-year retention61%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
866
Average
1049
75th percentile
1136

A quarter of admitted students scored below 866 and a quarter above 1136. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 4,772.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Arkansas 1049 — 96% $8,674
East Central University Ada, Oklahoma 1049 20 58% $8,032
University of Arkansas - Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas 1049 22 59% $9,748
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Fort Smith, Arkansas 1050 — 80% $7,334
Texas A&M University - Kingsville Kingsville, Texas 1050 19 91% $9,892
Delta State University Cleveland, Mississippi 1050 19 100% $8,605

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Northeastern State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Northeastern State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 866 and 1136 on the SAT, with an average of 1049. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Northeastern State University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 20.
How hard is it to get into Northeastern State University?
Northeastern State University admits 100% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 61% return for a second year.
Does Northeastern State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.