School Information

24.2
Total Cost $15,187
Total Enrollment 2,625
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Northern State University

http://www.northern.edu
1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401-7198
(605) 626-3011

Northern State University is a premier residential, liberal arts institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled co-curricular opportunities. Vision Statement Northern State University will boast an unparalleled residential liberal arts education and become a leading regional university integrating education and technology. Values NSU’s students, faculty and staff are drawn together by the following values: • Community: With strong ties to our city and region, we are a welcoming community of scholars and learners with a focus on a student-centered environment. • Scholarship: We engage in research and creative activities in an innovative atmosphere of intellectual rigor, with ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Northern State University, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 50.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,234), and 52% receive loans ($6,125 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,874.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Northern State University is $10,647 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Northern State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,063
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $12,049
Tuition Graduate in State $3,336
Tuition Graduate Out of State $7,062
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,187
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $21,173
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,023 people applied to Northern State University. Of the applicants, 84.0% were admitted (92.0% male & 95.0% female ) and 38.0% accepted (35.0% male and 41.0% female)

Of the 2,300 undergraduate students at Northern State University, 33.0% are part-time. A majority (82.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 86.0% of the 325 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     68.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     70.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     20.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     19.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     39.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 605-626-3011
Admissions Office Email info@northern.edu
Admissions Office Address NSU, 1200 S. Jay St., Aberdeen, SD 57401;
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.northern.edu/Admissions/Registration_Records/Transcript_Information/Pages/default.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.northern.edu/Admissions/Pages/welcome_page.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Northern State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Northern State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 17
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10
Ecology 7
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 3 92
Accounting 11
Banking and Financial Support Services 0 13
Business Administration and Management, General 3 44
Finance, General 11
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Management Information Systems, General 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 6
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other 6
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
Education 1 5 67 43
Art Teacher Education 1
Business Teacher Education 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 16
Curriculum and Instruction 15
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 5
Elementary Education and Teaching 0 49
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
History Teacher Education 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Music Teacher Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 7
Social Science Teacher Education 7
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 4
Speech Teacher Education 0
Teacher Assistant/Aide 5
English language and literature/letters 18
English Language and Literature, General 11
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 7
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
French Language and Literature 0
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History 4
History, General 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7
General Studies 7
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Gerontology
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 21
Health and Physical Education, General 12
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9
Physical sciences 1
Chemistry, General 1
Psychology 11
Psychology, General 11
Public administration and social service professions 0 0
Community Organization and Advocacy 0
Social Work 0
Social sciences 29
Economics, General 0
Political Science and Government, General 3
Sociology 26
Visual and performing arts 0 16
Art/Art Studies, General 7
Commercial and Advertising Art 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Music, General 7
 
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