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Northeastern State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Northeastern State University men's football recruiting profile. Northeastern State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Independent from Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Led by head coach Darrin Chiaverini, Northeastern State University pairs a 100% acceptance rate with a 35% graduation rate and a $12,410 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
129
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Independent
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
8,002
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100%
State
Oklahoma
City
Tahlequah
Address
600 N Grand

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 26% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%18%'21-2213%'22-239%'23-2418%'24-2573%'25-26
Staff
Darrin Chiaverini
Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator
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Jeremy Atwell
Assistant Head Coach / Special Teams / Safeties / Defensive Coordinator
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Landon Corwin
Offensive Student Assistant Coach
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Curtis Chiaverini
Quarterbacks Coach / Passing Game / Recruiting Coordinator
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Beau Curry
Football (@nsu_football) Assistant Offensive Line Coach
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Jarek Broussard
Football (@nsu_football) Running Backs Coach
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Nick Davis
Football (@nsu_football) Linebackers / Edge Coach
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Steve Tuikolovatu
Football (@nsu_football) Defensive Line Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 17% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
60%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
35%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$41,207
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$45,379
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 83% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,920
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$16,400
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,120
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$12,410
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 79% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,969,286
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$465,553
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