Northern State University
- 4 Year
- ABERDEEN, SD
Northern State University
- 4 Year
- ABERDEEN, SD
- Rating 3.72 out of 5 304 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Northern State University Rankings
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NSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
990-1140
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$16,404 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,650 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 10 responses92%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 13 responses85%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 13 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business42 Graduates
- Biology31 Graduates
- Elementary Education28 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities17 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching16 Graduates
- Marketing15 Graduates
- Special Education and Teaching12 Graduates
- Psychology10 Graduates
- Sport and Fitness Management10 Graduates
- Accounting9 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
11
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
2
Online Bachelor's Programs
7
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,136 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,731
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
32%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
89%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 19 responsesPoll
69%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 26 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
45%
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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Professors are usually very helpful and understanding. This is important to me because my ulcerative colitis prevents me from attending class or sitting in a classroom setting sometimes. Campus is easy to navigate and everyone is very helpful. Some of the professors .especially the music ones, have already taught me a lot of great things in only my first year of attending.
Overall I felt that online classes went well. I like how you’re able to do online classes on your time which makes it easier when you are working as well. It felt overwhelming at times when it feels like you are teaching yourself but gradually you learn that the professors are there to help you! In the end all the resources are there, you just have to ask!
I went to Northern as a music major and absolutely loved it! The faculty in the music department is absolutely phenomenal. Not only that, but the entire campus is very supportive of the arts, which is hard to find at a school in the Midwest where sports tend to dominate. When they say you’re not just a number, they mean it. Even the general education professors know their students by name, even if they’ve only had them in one or two classes. Highly recommend to anyone that’s looking for a great education at a very affordable, smaller university.