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Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD
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University of South DakotaVermillion, 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
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$8,845 South Dakota Residents
$11,947 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$9,432 South Dakota Residents
$12,942 Out-of-State
cheaper$6,736 South Dakota Residents
$11,936 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$7,118 South Dakota Residents
$12,768 Out-of-State
Less$6,261Average Financial Aid AmountMore$6,850
Admission
Lower990 SAT
21 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,185 SAT
22 ACT
Tighter78.14%Acceptance RateEasier99.46%
Lower28.94%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable29.82%
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 Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
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
Smaller3,344Total EnrollmentLarger9,856
Smaller2,851Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,132
Smaller493Graduate Student PopulationLarger2,724
Smaller1,475Online Student PopulationLarger3,288
Completion & Outcomes
Lower50%Graduate RateHigher57%
25%Transfer-out Rate25%
Lower74%Retention RateHigher82%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 851)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty14 to 1
131Number of faculties636
Lower$72,039Average Faculty SalaryHigher$78,836
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.