Overview

Northern State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Aberdeen, SD, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1200 South Jay Street
Aberdeen, SD  57401
United States

Contact Mr. Layton Cooper
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@northern.edu
Phone: 605-626-2530
Fax: 605-626-2531

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Ecology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,082

Applied

1,004

Accepted

2,932

Enrolled

Female Admissions

638

Females Applied

596

Females Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

444

Males Applied

408

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

20

Application Fee

3.43

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	March 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		410	580
SAT Math		390	570
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,616

In-state

10,718

Out-of-state

7,616

In-district

Fees

1,229

Full-time student fees

10,600

Room & board

6,000

Room only

Financial Aid

12,709

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,055

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,368

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,043

Avg. Loan Aid

2,380

Avg. Grant Aid

7,474

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

37%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,932

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.17%
Black or African American	4.12%
White or Caucasian	79.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.42%
Asian	2.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.63%
Other	0.4%

Gender

Male (40.01%)

Female (59.99%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	38%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Days, I Hate Winter Week and Commencement

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

140

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 87

Part-time - 53

Male - 68

Female - 72