2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Northern State University is $8,845 for in-state students and $11,947 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $6,736 for in-state students and $11,936 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,736 for South Dakota residents and $11,936 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,845$11,947
Graduate$6,736$11,936
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,845$11,947
Graduate$6,736$11,936
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Northern State University is 78.14% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.94%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 990.
The average graduation rate is 50%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 3,344 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $37,300. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching program shows the highest salary with $38,400 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 NSU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »78.14% Acceptance Rate / 28.94% Yield
Test Scores »990 SAT / 21 ACT
Graduation Rate »50%
Transfer-out Rate25%
Retention Rate74%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »3,344 (2,851 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$6,261
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,300
Average Salary by Field of Study$37,000 - $38,400

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Northern State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at NSU
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
NSU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at NSU
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of NSU. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 851. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,250.
NSU Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity851

Northern State University Directory Information

Address1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
Phone605-626-3011
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Northern State University Campus, Aberdeen, SD
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