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Northern State University
Northern State University
ABERDEEN, SD . 4 Year 3.7
#922 in Best Colleges in America
1200 S JAY ST ABERDEEN, SD 57401

Overview

Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It is a public university founded in 1901. It provides undergraduate, associate and graduate education, covering liberal arts, business, education and other disciplines. The average annual total cost is about 15,000 to 17,000 US dollars. It is known for its high cost-effectiveness and close community ties, and the employment rate is 90%.

Rankings

  • 55

    #55 in Best College Dorms in America

  • 2

    #2 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in South Dakota

  • 82

    #82 in Best Colleges for Education in America

  • Best College Dorms in America 55 of 1,363
  • Best Colleges for Education in America 82 of 972
  • Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America 125 of 309

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • B+Campus
  • BAthletics
  • B Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • C+Location
  • ADorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Elementary Education
    38 Graduates
  • Business
    28 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    21 Graduates
  • Accounting
    18 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    18 Graduates
  • Biology
    17 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    17 Graduates
  • Psychology
    16 Graduates
  • Marketing
    13 Graduates
  • English
    10 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 80%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $20
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1020-1190
  • ACT Range
    18-24
  • SAT/ACT
    Recommended
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,662
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    48%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,136 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,731
  • Undergrads Over 25
    11%
  • Pell Grant
    30%
  • Varsity Athletes
    32%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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