Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
1,040
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
36%
Average Aid Amount
$6,397
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
275
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
98%
Financial Aid Information at NSU
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,040 students (36% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $6,397. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 275 students (98% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern State University is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,040 students (36% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $6,397. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Northern State University for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 1,040 | 36% | $6,397 |
| Pell Grants | 341 | 12% | $4,940 |
| Federal Student Loans | 664 | 23% | $5,674 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 275 beginning students (98% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 274 students (98% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Northern State University.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 275 | 98% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 260 | 93% | $5,565 |
| Federal Grants | 84 | 30% | $5,841 |
| Pell Grants | 78 | 28% | $5,159 |
| Other Federal Grants | 82 | 29% | $1,076 |
| State/Local Grants | 39 | 14% | $1,283 |
| Institutional Grants | 233 | 83% | $3,889 |
| Student Loans | 172 | 61% | $6,320 |
| Federal Student Loans | 171 | 61% | $4,761 |
| Other Student Loans | 31 | 11% | $8,799 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 222 have paid in-state tuition rates (79% of undergraduate students) and 58 students (21%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Northern State University.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 222 | 79% | $8,845 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 58 | 21% | $11,947 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 206 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Northern State University. Among them, 156 students have lived on campus and 9 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 186 | 160 | 156 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 21 | 27 | 37 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 12 | 20 | 9 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 163 | 148 | $836,061 | $5,129 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 32 | 31 | $277,219 | $8,663 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 15 | 15 | $119,959 | $7,997 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 22 | 22 | $127,128 | $5,779 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 39 | 33 | $116,491 | $2,987 |
| $110,001 or more | 55 | 47 | $195,264 | $3,550 |
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