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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,082
Applied
1,004
Accepted
2,932
Enrolled
Female Admissions
638
Females Applied
596
Females Accepted
93%
Male Admissions
444
Males Applied
408
Males Accepted
92%
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
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
Northern State University