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Northern State University
#4 in Top Public Universities in South Dakota
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 271 reviews
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Northern State University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B-
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
45%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
77%
Part-Time Retention Rate
60%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$150
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
Data Not Available
Most Popular Majors
  • Business
    56 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    35 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    29 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    22 Graduates
  • Biology
    21 Graduates
  • Psychology
    21 Graduates
  • Accounting
    20 Graduates
  • Sociology
    17 Graduates
  • Music Teacher Education
    16 Graduates
  • Arts
    14 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class.7 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Female Professors
44%
Male Professors
56%
Average Professor Salary
$85,632
Poll
57%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.7 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    1%
  • Asian American
    3%
  • Hispanic
    2%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    2%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    1%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    90%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
100%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.13 responses
Poll
100%
of students say professors care about their students' success.13 responses
Poll
92%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.13 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.13 responses
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