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Northern State University

Northern State University is a small, public institution located in Aberdeen, sd. Founded in 1901, Northern State University offers undergraduate degrees in 60 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 2

2,932 undergraduates

$8,845 undergraduate tuition

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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.

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Acceptance rate 92.8%

SAT score average 1090

ACT score average 21

Average high school GPA 3.38

Application fee $20

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Key deadlines

September

259 days away Application deadline date

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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 17:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

17 :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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,845

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,300

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $3,000

Cost of attendance* $23,345

Average financial aid package $12,956

Estimated cost $10,389 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $11,947

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,300

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $3,000

Cost of attendance* $26,447

Average financial aid package $12,956

Estimated cost $13,491 See my potential costs

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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 2,932, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

3,521

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

85%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northern State University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401

6056263011

www.northern.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 93%.

What’s the average GPA for Northern State University?

The average high school GPA for Northern State University students was 3.38.

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 $93,380.

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