Northeastern State University
- Public
Northeastern State University: international tuition 18,367.5 USD per year, one-year total cost 29,537.5 USD, acceptance rate 99.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61.
NSU offers GPA-based merit scholarships and a 50% non-resident tuition waiver for first-year international students, all requiring separate applications. Need-based aid and need-blind status for international students are not addressed.
Getting in. The school admits 99.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 438–593, Math 428–543, ACT 18–23. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL iBT 61+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 29,538 USD, before any scholarship. 9 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 1,000 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Northeastern State University?
International tuition is 18,367.5 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 29,537.5 USD.
Does Northeastern State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. NSU offers GPA-based merit scholarships and a 50% non-resident tuition waiver for first-year international students, all requiring separate applications. Need-based aid and need-blind status for international students are not addressed.
What English scores does Northeastern State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61.
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern State University?
The acceptance rate is 99.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- How ADHD affects my Retired life2023Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
This figure combines out-of-state tuition and mandatory fees, based on 30 credit hours per fiscal year.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?NoThe international scholarships require a separate application emailed to the office, so merit is not considered automatically with the admission application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so no conclusion can be drawn.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearA separate International Scholarship Application PDF exists, but the pages mention no CSS Profile or need-based aid form for international students, so it is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
Academic ExcellenceMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 – 2,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫52.1M
This award appears in the table for incoming international students.
- First year only
Deadline: Fall - July 1; Spring - Nov. 1
General Foundation ScholarshipsOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The application is stated to be for new international students starting summer/fall 2027.
Deadline: Priority March 1, 2027; Final May 1, 2027
International Academic Excellence Scholarship (Incoming)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 – 2,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫52.1M
Listed in the international incoming student table, requiring a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: Fall - July 1; Spring - Nov. 1
International FreshmenMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page500 – 1,000 USD/year≈ ₫13M – ₫26.1M
This award is specifically listed for incoming international students.
- First year only
Deadline: Fall - July 1; Spring - Nov. 1
International Freshmen ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page500 – 1,000 USD/year≈ ₫13M – ₫26.1M
Listed in the international incoming student table, requiring a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline: Fall - July 1; Spring - Nov. 1
International Presidential Scholarship (Incoming)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page2,000 – 5,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.1M – ₫130M
Listed in the table of international incoming student scholarships, requiring a 3.75 GPA.
Deadline: Fall - July 1; Spring - Nov. 1
International Student ScholarshipTuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: applied to the student's non-resident tuition over two semesters
This scholarship expressly states that full-time, degree-seeking international students may qualify.
- First year only
Non-Resident 50% Tuition WaiverTuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: 50% of non-resident tuition ($334.25/credit hour undergraduate)
The page explicitly says it is for international students meeting admission requirements and living on campus.
Deadline: Fall 2027: Summer deadline June 1, Fall deadline August 1
PresidentialMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page2,000 – 5,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.1M – ₫130M
This award appears in the table for incoming international students.
- First year only
Deadline: Fall - July 1; Spring - Nov. 1
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiInternational applicants seeking F1 or J1 status must document funds for first-year education and living costs.Required
- Supplementary applicationRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Spring semester admission deadlineApplicationabout17days
- Fall semester admission deadlineApplication+259 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
45 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data