Overview
Student Population
| Location | Aberdeen, South Dakota |
| Online | northern.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Northern State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,038 prospective students applied, and 817 were granted admission. Of those admitted 341 enrolled in the school. 1,202 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,229 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,540 plus fees of $1,210. NSU is ranked 694 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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NSU is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Northern State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#694 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#269 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#4 in Best Public Colleges in South Dakota
#13 in Best Value Colleges in South Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1140 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,210 |
| Room and Board | $8,925 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,075 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,210 |
| Room and Board | $8,925 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,146 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 35% |
| Education | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 6% |
| Biology | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219259 IPEDS survey data for Northern State University.
Current students may use the Northern State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.