Online Degree Program
Undergraduate, Graduate
Online Courses
Undergraduate, Graduate
Number of Online Programs
29 Programs
Offered Award Levels
Associate, BS, MS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fees
$11,947
Distance Learning Opportunities (Online Classes) at Northern State University
Northern State University offers the distance education programs for both undergraduate and graduate programs. A student is able to complete all the required coursework via distance education for the program.
Total 1,475 students have enrolled online exclusively and 624 students have took some online courses at Northern State University.
The 2024 undergraduate program tuition & fees is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for others at Northern State University.
The following table summarizes the general information about online programs/courses at Northern State University.
| Distance Education Program (Online Degree Program) | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| Distance Education Course (Online Course) | Undergraduate, Graduate |
| Number of Online Programs Offered | Total 29 Online Major Programs |
| Offered Awarded Levels via Distance Education | Associate: 4 programs Bachelor: 9 programs Master: 8 programs Less than 1 year certificate: 3 programs Post-BS certificate: 5 programs - |
| Tuition & Fees* | $11,947 (Undergraduate) $11,936 (Graduate) |
| Number of Enrolled in Online Courses | 1,475 |
Offered Online Degrees at NSU
Northern State University offers 79 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. Through distance learning, it offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Less than 1 year certificate and Post-BS Certificate degree and/or programs.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability. You can check the offered major programs by degree at area of study page.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 year certificate | 13 | 3 |
| Associate's Degree | 7 | 4 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 42 | 9 |
| Master's Degree | 10 | 8 |
| Post-graduate Certificate | 7 | 5 |
| Total | 79 | 29 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate program tuition & fees is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for students from other States at Northern State University. The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
The following table shows the undergraduate school tuition & fees trends over last 5 years.
* The tuition & fees is for regular (traditional) degree program and for online programs, tuition rate may differ from it.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $8,750 | $8,750 | $8,826 | $8,845 | $8,845 |
| Out-of-State | $11,821 | $11,821 | $11,947 | $11,947 | $11,947 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate program tuition & fees is $6,736 for South Dakota residents and $11,936 for students from other States at Northern State University The graduate tuition & fees are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
The following table shows the graduate school tuition & fees trends over last 5 years.
* The graduate tuition & fees is for regular (traditional) degree program and for online programs, tuition rate may differ from it.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $6,665 | $6,665 | $6,725 | $6,736 | $6,736 |
| Out-of-State | $11,814 | $11,814 | $11,936 | $11,936 | $11,936 |
Enrolled Students in Online Learning
At Northern State University, 1,475 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 624 students are enrolled in some online course out of total 3,344 students.
In undergraduate schools, 1,674 students take at least one online course and in graduate schools, 425 students join some online courses.
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,344 | 2,851 | 493 |
| Online Exclusively | 1,475 | 1,083 | 392 |
| In Some Online Classes | 624 | 591 | 33 |
| Not In Online Classes | 1,245 | 1,177 | 68 |
Know about South Dakota Colleges
- Which colleges provide Academic/Career Counseling Services in South Dakota?
- How many colleges require Recommendations in South Dakota?
- Which colleges offer Distance education programs (Online Programs) in South Dakota?
- What is the Average SAT Score in South Dakota?
- Which colleges are 2-4 Years in South Dakota?
- Which colleges provide Employment Services in South Dakota?
- Which colleges offer meal (board) plans in South Dakota?
- Which colleges offer Post-Master's Program in South Dakota?
- Which colleges are Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges in South Dakota?
- Which colleges offer Graduate distance education (Online Courses) in South Dakota?