Northern State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	853
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, NSU-Aberdeen is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that NSU-Aberdeen is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Northern State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at NSU-Aberdeen is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Dakota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 45% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 68% at NSU-Aberdeen suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,845

Cost of attendance at Northern State University in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$8,020
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,947

Cost of attendance at Northern State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$10,613
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Northern State University received on average $5,662 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,662

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	96	30%	$4,599	$441,485
Other Federal Grant	135	42%	$4,529	$611,466
State Grant/Scholarships	62	19%	$1,265	$78,450
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	245	77%	$3,747	$918,124
Total Grant & Scholarships	284	89%	$5,662	$1,608,040

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northern State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northern State University students is 47.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.1%.

47.6%

asian 66.7% 2 students
white 53.1% 120 students
International Students 55.6% 5 students
Mixed Race 38.1% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Northern State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northern State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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