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Northern State University

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Acceptance Rate 79.82 %
SAT Average 1,105
2023 Tuition & Fees $11,947
($8,844)
Student Population 3,340
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,179

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 2023 tuition & fees is $8,844 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 3,340 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 79.82% and the graduation rate is 48% 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.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, NSU's tuition & fees is $8,844 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $6,736 for in-state students and $11,936 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,844$11,947
Graduate$6,736$11,936
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at NSU. The acceptance rate of NSU is 79.82% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 34.35%. The average graduation rate is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 9%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,179 and 38% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,340 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 79.82 %.
Acceptance Rate
79.82%
Graduation Rate for Northern State University is 48 %
Graduation Rate
48%
Transfer-out Rate for Northern State University is 9 %
Transfer-out Rate
9%
Retention Rate for Northern State University is 68 %
Retention Rate
68%
Student Population for Northern State University is 3,340
Student Population
3,340
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 $6,179 at Northern State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,179

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 Aidwww.northern.edu/admission-aid/costs-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.northern.edu/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.northern.edu/veterans-and-active-military-education-benefits
Athleticwww.northern.edu/sites/default/files/srtkplus2021.pdf
Disability Servicewww.northern.edu/campus-life/disability-services-nsu

Offered Degrees

NSU offers 66 major programs through online and on-site education where 18 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's Degree64
Bachelor's Degree418
Post Bachelor's Degree32
Master's Degree84

Special Learning Opportunities

Northern State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:853)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,350)

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✔

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