Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
Northern State University is a public university located in Aberdeen, SD, serving approximately 1,239 students. It has an acceptance rate of 93%.
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Tuition
$8,845
Acceptance
92.79%
Students
1,828
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,845
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,947
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,300
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,300
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
52%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
92.79%
SAT range
990 - 1190
ACT range
18 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
1,828
Undergrads
1,239
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
24
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
7
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.81
Property Rate / 1,000
2.42
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Aberdeen
Violent Rate / 100k
207
Property Rate / 100k
750
Location
Institution does not report this
Aberdeen, SD 57401