- AcademicsB
- ValueB
- DiversityB+
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeB
- SafetyA
Northern State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Address
1200 S Jay St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Website
Northern State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
870-1050
ACT Range
17-24
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$14,341/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 90%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.10 responses
- 92%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.12 responses
- 83%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.12 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
45 GraduatesElementary Education
34 GraduatesBiology
33 GraduatesPsychology
26 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
19 GraduatesHistory
17 GraduatesMusic Teacher Education
17 GraduatesSpecial Education and Teaching
16 GraduatesSociology
15 GraduatesMarketing
13 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,402Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
39%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 89%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.18 responses
Poll
- 68%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.25 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 88%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.8 responses
Northern State University Reviews
261 reviews
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Northern State University is above and beyond what I expected. The professors take the time to get to know your interests and goals and give advice on how to achieve your goals. The campus is safe and very nice. Northern State University has that "personal touch." The food is very good and there are plenty of activities to take part in. Being a member of the track and field team has been a positive experience, as well. I like seeing that Northern State University welcomes all races/nationalities. I would recommend Northern State University to anyone who wants to attend a quality institution!
I personally loved Northern State University. If you are looking for a smaller school, but still want to have all the things a big school does then Northern is your best option. I will be playing on their DII women's soccer team and their training and game facilities are very nice. The coaches are just as amazing. The professors are willing to work with you and the science profs love to do research!
Northern State has a very diverse campus. There are many students from other countries, and Northern is always great about welcoming them to the states! The academic advisors that you work with are absolutely great!