Northern State University

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Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Northern State University is a public university that was founded in 1901. It is the only public institution of higher learning in a non-metropolitan area of South Dakota and the only state-supported college in the state to have achieved national accreditation in all academic majors. Northern State University offers more than 50 undergraduate academic programs, and is noted for its strong programs in education, business, and science. The university also offers numerous extracurricular activities, including a variety of athletic programs in NCAA Division II and an extensive student-led activities program. Northern State University has a long and proud tradition of academic excellence and takes pride in providing an affordable and accessible education to its students.

  • Address: 1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
  • Phone: (605) 626-3011
  • Website: www.northern.edu/
  • Type: Public, 4-year
  • Student Population: 3,431
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $20
  • Selectivity: Less Selective

Cost

  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $8,750 $11,821
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
Room & Board $8,925 $8,925
Other $4,200 $4,200
Total Cost $23,075 $26,146

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • SAT Range: 990 – 1140
  • ACT Range: 19 – 25

Majors

  1. Business Administration and Management, General
  2. Elementary Education and Teaching
  3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  4. Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  5. Marketing/Marketing Management, General

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: 39%
  • Part-time: 61%

Student Gender

  • Male: 38%
  • Female: 62%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 2%
  • Asian: 2%
  • Black or African American: 2%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 86%
  • Two or More Races: 3%
  • Unknown: 1%
  • Non-resident Alien: 2%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: 95%
  • 25 and Over: 5%
  • Age Unknown: 0%

Student Residence

  • In-State: 72%
  • Out-of-State: 28%
  • Unknown: 0%

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