School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northern State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
Phone605-626-3011
WEBwww.northern.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.northern.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://apply.northern.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://northern.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.northern.edu/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.northern.edu/veterans-and-active-military-education-benefits
Athleticnorthern.edu/sites/default/files/srtk-plus-more-2022.pdf
Disability Servicehttps://northern.edu/student-life/health-wellness/student-accessibility-services
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Northern State University is 92.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.01%. The application fees are $20 for undergraduate programs and $35 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate92.98 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)32.01 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$20
Graduate Application Fees$35
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Tuition & Fees

NSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($11,947).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $6,736 for South Dakota residents and $11,936 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$8,845$11,947
Graduate Tuition & Fees$6,736$11,936
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 3,344 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,475 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. NSU has 2,851 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 493 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students3,344
Undergraduate Students2,851
Graduate Students493
Online Enrollment1,475
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

NSU offers 80 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 28 out of the 80 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by NSU
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs80 Programs
Number of online programs28 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
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Academic/career counseling service✔
Employment services✔
Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✗
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔