Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Northern State University

Northern State University is a small, public institution in Aberdeen, SD, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,273 students. The acceptance rate is 93%. 49% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,618.

93%

Acceptance

$15,812

Net price

1,273

Enrollment

49%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

93%

Acceptance rate

1,089

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading490–590

SAT Math490–570

ACT Composite18–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,812

Average net price

$8,845

In-state tuition

$11,947

Out-of-state tuition

$10,600

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$22,077

Total cost of attendance

12%

Students receiving Pell grants

22%

Students with federal loans

$22,320

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,762

$30–48K

$12,087

$48–75K

$15,293

$75–110K

$18,372

$110K+

$17,933

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business20.7%

Education20.7%

Biology18.4%

Humanities10.7%

Psychology7.8%

Criminal Justice5.5%

Visual & Performing Arts2.9%

Parks & Recreation2.6%

English2.2%

Physical Sciences2.2%

After Graduation

$47,618

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$41,536

Median earnings (6 yrs)

49%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,584

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,273

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

79%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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