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Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD
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South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD
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#9 in Federal Region VIII Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (smaller programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Offered DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$8,845 South Dakota Residents
$11,947 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$10,400 South Dakota Residents
$14,800 Out-of-State
cheaper$6,736 South Dakota Residents
$11,936 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$8,500 South Dakota Residents
$14,600 Out-of-State
Less$6,261Average Financial Aid AmountMore$6,336
Admission
Lower990 SAT
21 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,260 SAT
26 ACT
Tighter78.14%Acceptance RateEasier82.69%
Lower28.94%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable42.97%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger3,344Total EnrollmentSmaller2,492
Larger2,851Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller2,163
Larger493Graduate Student PopulationSmaller329
Larger1,475Online Student PopulationSmaller107
Completion & Outcomes
Lower50%Graduate RateHigher55%
Higher25%Transfer-out RateLower5%
Lower74%Retention RateHigher83%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 851)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,091)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,880)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty12 to 1
131Number of faculties176
Lower$72,039Average Faculty SalaryHigher$90,843
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.