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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
Aberdeen, SD 57401
United States
Contact
Mr. Layton Cooper
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@northern.edu
Phone: 605-626-2530
Fax: 605-626-2531
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@northern.edu
Phone: 605-626-2530
Fax: 605-626-2531
Majors & Degrees
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Biotechnology |
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Ecology |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Banking And Financial Support Services |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Finance, General |
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International Business/trade/commerce |
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Management Information Systems, General |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education |
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Biology Teacher Education |
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Chemistry Teacher Education |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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History Teacher Education |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Social Science Teacher Education |
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Social Studies Teacher Education |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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Special Education And Teaching, General |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Rhetoric And Composition |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Gerontology |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General |
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Commercial And Advertising Art |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Graphic Design |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,322
Applied
1,033
Accepted
2,851
Enrolled
Female Admissions
732
Females Applied
600
Females Accepted
82%
Male Admissions
586
Males Applied
432
Males Accepted
74%
Applying
20
Application Fee
3.4
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | March 1st | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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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
9,150
Room & board
4,900
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
12,136
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,231
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
2,732
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,675
Avg. Loan Aid
2,385
Avg. Grant Aid
6,197
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
72.7%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
34%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,851
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
29%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 5.01% |
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Black or African American | 3.74% |
White or Caucasian | 80.21% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.78% |
Asian | 2.7% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
Two or more races | 2.54% |
Other | 0.48% |
Gender
Male (39.04%)
Female (60.96%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 39% |
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
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 |
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Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
Football | No | Division 2 | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
Soccer | No | No | No |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Wrestling | No | Division 2 |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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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
156
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 91
Part-time - 65
Male - 69
Female - 71
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