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Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD • public • II | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
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Acceptance
92.8%
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Grad Rate
52%
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Cost
$21,190 / $24,292

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Remote)
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,602 • Total: 5,717
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Aberdeen, SD
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Website
northern.edu
Region
Plains
Carnegie Classification
M3: Master's Colleges & Universities – Smaller Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,834 (39.9%) • Female: 2,768 (60.1%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
92.8%
1,004 admitted from 1,082 applicants
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
18-24
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Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
52.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
27.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
75.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$21,190
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$24,292
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,616
Out-of-state: $10,718
Room & Board
$10,574
Books & Supplies
$3,000
Students Receiving Pell Grants
12%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
II
Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Football Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (6)
Basketball Soccer Softball Swimming Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about Northern State University

What is Northern State University's acceptance rate?
Northern State University accepts 93% of applicants, from 1,082 applications.
How much does Northern State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,616 in-state and $10,718 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Northern State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 24 on the ACT.
What is Northern State University's graduation rate?
52% of students graduate within six years.