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Northern State University

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Northern State University is a Public institution located in Aberdeen, SD. The school has... approximately 1488 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $64,135. The average age of students entering Northern State University is 22. The most popular programs at the Northern State University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (27%), Education (19%), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (10%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (8%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$11,210
Admissions Rate
88%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,616
Average SAT Score
1083

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Northern State University.

Tuition & Fees
$11,210
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$8,391
Total Expected Costs
$19,601

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$14,821
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $11,176
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,909
$48,001 - $75,000 $16,182
$75,001 - $110,000 $17,482
$110,000 + $17,800

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Northern State University.

1,488 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 43%

Female Students: 57%

84% Full Time / 16% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 22

Low Income Students: 17%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Northern State University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Northern State University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$22,616
Students Receiving Federal Loans
31%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$235

The graduation rate at the Northern State University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
45%
Students who Return after their First Year
77%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Northern State University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Education
  • Foreign Language, Literature, and Linguistics
  • English Language and Literature
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Associate Degrees
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related

Certificate/Diploma
  • Education
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (27%)
  • Education (19%)
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (10%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (8%)
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (8%)