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🇺🇸 USA · South Dakota

Northern State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
93%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹11,22,206Out-of-state
Students
1,273Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

Northern State University (NSU) is a public university in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. NSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and offers 45 bachelor's degrees, 53 minors, six associate degrees, 16 pre-professional programs, 23 certificates and 10 graduate degrees.

Admissions planning estimate

93% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 58%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 92.79%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 92.8% (1,004/1,082; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

93 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,084
Offered a place 1,010
Enrolled 356

35.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite980-1160
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹22,30,603 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹11,22,206
  • Housing₹9,95,679
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹22,30,603
After aid (average) ₹14,85,253

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,30,828
Out-of-state ₹11,22,206

Average aid awarded: ₹7,31,918 a year.

Outcomes and support

77%
Retention
48.9%
Graduation
53%
Get financial aid
27%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 78.7%
Hispanic 5.5%
Multiracial 4.6%
African American 3.5%
Native American 2.5%
Asian 2%
Unknown 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate93%
Total Applicants1084
Admitted Applicants1010
Enrolled Applicants356
Application Fee₹1,879
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %980
SAT Composite 75th %1160
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,30,828
Out-of-State Tuition₹11,22,206
Average Housing Cost₹9,95,679
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹14,85,253
Students Receiving Aid53%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,31,918
Out-of-State Students27%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.46%
Asian1.96%
Hispanic5.5%
White78.71%
Multiracial4.63%
Native American2.51%
Pacific Islander0.39%
International2.28%
Unknown Race0.55%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate48.94%
Retention Rate76.98%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates1273

Contact

Street Address1200 S Jay St
ZIP Code57401
Phone(605) 626-2544
Websitehttps://www.northern.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/