Northern State University: Review & Facts

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Northern State University is a small four-year, public school with 3,345 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1901 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Academic Offerings

Northern State University will give you the option to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

53

Northern State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Accounting and Finance, Biology, Occupational Therapy, and Music. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Northern State University student retention rate is fair at 74% (close to South Dakota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

74%

Fair

The graduation rate at Northern State University is low: 49%. Roughly 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Northern State University is decent -- 16:1. Find out more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, about $10,800 annually. The additional fees at Northern State University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,300; this comes to $12,100 per year.

Read the details about Northern State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

78%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 1,322 applications were submitted and 1,033 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northern State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,900

Medium

Northern State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northern State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

Northern State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,900 annually.

Based on the college crime data, Northern State University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northern State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northern State University
1200 S Jay St
Aberdeen, South Dakota
57401-7198, USA