Northern State University-School Summary

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School Summary

Northern State University

General Information:

Founded in 1901, Northern State University is seated on 72 acres located in Brown county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 130. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1200 S Jay Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
For more information call: 605 626-3011. This school has a website at https://www.northern.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=nsu

Application Fee: $20
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$7,615.50	$10,717.50
Room and Board	$10,600.00	$10,600.00
Fees	$1,228.50	$1,228.50
Total	$19,444.00	$22,546.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.northern.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	0%	0%
600-699	12.5%	12.5%
500-599	37.5%	50%
400-499	100%	0%
300-399	0%	50%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	2%
24-29	30%
18-23	48%
12-17	20%
6-11	0%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	15%
11-25%	17.00%
26-50%	36.00%
Under 50%	32.00%

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Sand volleyball, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Female:

Basketball, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	1,173
Female	1,759
Total	2,932

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	1,320
Female	2,201
Total	3,521

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	2%
African American	4%
Hispanic	5%
Native American	2%
White	80%
Other	6%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	90%
At Least 25 Years Old	10%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	71%
Out Of State	29%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	38%
Live Off Campus	62%

Student Events (Top 3)

Homecoming Days, I Hate Winter Week, Commencement

Student Organizations (Top 5)
No school organizations data available.

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
31.0501 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
27.0101 Mathematics, General
13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
51.0000 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
50.0402 Commercial and Advertising Art
30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
30.2001 International/Globalization Studies
26.1201 Biotechnology
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
16.0901 French Language and Literature
54.0101 History, General
50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
45.0101 Social Sciences, General
16.0501 German Language and Literature
30.1101 Gerontology
23.1304 Rhetoric and Composition
26.0202 Biochemistry
26.1301 Ecology
16.0905 Spanish Language and Literature
45.1101 Sociology, General
52.0801 Finance, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
52.1201 Management Information Systems, General
52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
50.0409 Graphic Design
31.0504 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
51.1005 Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
50.0702 Fine/Studio Arts, General
52.1101 International Business/Trade/Commerce
52.0803 Banking and Financial Support Services
52.0301 Accounting
13.1302 Art Teacher Education
13.1322 Biology Teacher Education
13.1323 Chemistry Teacher Education
13.1305 English/Language Arts Teacher Education
13.1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
13.1318 Social Studies Teacher Education
13.1328 History Teacher Education
13.1311 Mathematics Teacher Education
13.1312 Music Teacher Education
13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
13.1330 Spanish Language Teacher Education
13.1317 Social Science Teacher Education
13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching
24.0102 General Studies
11.1099 Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

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School Summary

Northern State University

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.