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Northern State University

Northern State University is a small, public institution located in Aberdeen, sd. Northern State University offers undergraduate degrees in 60 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,258 undergraduates
cost $8,845 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Northern State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.1%
SAT score average 1087
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northern State University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Curriculum and Instruction
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Special Education and Teaching
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,845
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,150
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,600
Cost of attendance* $23,795
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $23,795 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $11,947
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,150
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,600
Cost of attendance* $26,897
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $26,897 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northern State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,258, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
phone N/A
address www.northern.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northern State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northern State University?

Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, sd.

What is the acceptance rate at Northern State University? 

The acceptance rate for Northern State University is 78%.

What’s the average GPA for Northern State University?

The average high school GPA for Northern State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northern State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northern State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $95,180.

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