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Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $15,279
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $51,006
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Northern State University is a public college in Aberdeen, SD with 1,273 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1089 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,279 per year ($13,929 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,006 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,082
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,004
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 32%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–590
200800
SAT Math490–570
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Northern State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,410
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,824
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,057
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,929
- $30–48k$11,740
- $48–75k$13,310
- $75–110k$16,293
- $110k+$17,316
Get a personal estimate with Northern State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $51,006
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,273
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 14%
- White79%
- Hispanic6%
- Black4%
- Asian2%
Northern State University FAQ
What is Northern State University's acceptance rate?+
Northern State University admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Northern State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1089.
What ACT score do you need for Northern State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Northern State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Northern State University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,082 students applied to Northern State University and 1,004 were admitted; 319 enrolled.
Does Northern State University consider legacy status?+
No. Northern State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Northern State University require an essay?+
Northern State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Northern State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,410 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,279.
What is Northern State University's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 219259 · How we use this data
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