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Northern State University
  • 4 Year
  • ABERDEEN, SD

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Northern is an above-average public university located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,136 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Northern acceptance rate is 80%. Popular majors include Elementary Education, Business, and Special Education and Teaching. Graduating 48% of students, Northern alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,100.

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1200 S JAY ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

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.

NSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
80%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1020-1190
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$16,821 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,662 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 10 responses
93%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 14 responses
86%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 14 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
12
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
4
Online Bachelor's Programs
8
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    18%
  • On Campus
    44%
  • Online
    38%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,136 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,731
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
32%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 13 responses
  • Small Town
    77%
  • Different
    8%
  • Friendly
    8%
  • Out of this world
    8%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
85%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 20 responses
Poll
70%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 27 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 11 responses
  • Friendly
    73%
  • Easy Going
    18%
  • Underrated
    9%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
48%
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

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