Northern State University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Northern State University is a four-year, public school located in Aberdeen, SD. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification. Northern State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

93% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,086 applied, 1,010 accepted, and 356 enrolled in NSU. 147 men and 209 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,060 SAT, 21 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,060 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 1060 is average, 41 to 50 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 980 1060 1160 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 490 530 590 Math 490 530 570 ACT Score Composite 18 21 24 Math 17 20 25 English 16 20 23 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $6,736 for South Dakota residents and $11,936 for others. Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at Northern State University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,040 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,397. For freshmen, 275 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $5,565. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,708 students enrolled NSU in 2025. By gender, 1,425 men and 2,283 women students are enrolled. There are 3,169 undergraduate and 539 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

84 Major Programs

34 programs through online 11 graduate programs Certificate Programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of NSU is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 77% for full-time and 77% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 49% Transfer-out Rate 8% Retention Rate 77% Students to Faculty Ratio 19 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 140 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for NSU and the average faculty salary is $80,539. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. There are 393 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $63,701. Number of Faculties 140 Average Faculty Salary $80,539 Number of Staffs 393 Average Staff Salary $63,701

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	980	1060	1160
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	490	530	590
Math	490	530	570
ACT Score
Composite	18	21	24
Math	17	20	25
English	16	20	23

Aberdeen, SD