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Northern State University

Acceptance Rate 78.14 %
SAT Average 990
Tuition & Fees $11,947
($8,845)
Student Population 3,344
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,261

Academic Overview

Northern State University Campus, Aberdeen, SD
Northern State University is a public, four-years institute located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,736 for South Dakota residents and $11,936 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,344 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 78.14% and the graduation rate is 50% last year.
The salary after graduation from Northern State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $37,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, NSU's tuition & fees is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $6,736 for in-state students and $11,936 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,845$11,947
Graduate$6,736$11,936
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at NSU. The acceptance rate of NSU is 78.14% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.94%. The average graduation rate is 50% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,261 and 41% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,344 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Northern State University is 78.14 %.
Acceptance Rate
78.14%
Graduation Rate for Northern State University is 50 %
Graduation Rate
50%
Transfer-out Rate for Northern State University is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for Northern State University is 74 %
Retention Rate
74%
Student Population for Northern State University is 3,344
Student Population
3,344
Student to Faculty Ratio for Northern State University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,261 at Northern State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,261

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
Phone605-626-3011
WEBwww.northern.edu/
Admissionwww.northern.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://apply.northern.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://northern.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.northern.edu/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.northern.edu/veterans-and-active-military-education-benefits
Athleticnorthern.edu/sites/default/files/srtk-plus-more-2022.pdf
Disability Servicehttps://northern.edu/student-life/health-wellness/student-accessibility-services

Offered Degrees

NSU offers 79 major programs through online and on-site education where 29 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's74
Bachelor's429
Master's108
Less Than 1 Year Certificate133
Post-Bachelor's Certificate75

Special Learning Opportunities

Northern State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:851)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,250)

Veterans Benefits

Northern State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges