Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
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?
Sticker price$19,145
Net price (after aid)$17,094
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,560
$30k – $48k$14,226
$48k – $75k$16,444
$75k – $110k$19,236
$110k+$18,673
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$47,618
Median debt at graduation$22,320
Est. monthly loan payment$237
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants12%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans23%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
52%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$11.9k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$11.9k
below avg
Net price
$17.1k
Pell
12%
Median debt
$22.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$47.6k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Law & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsAgricultureCommunicationsBusinessComputer ScienceEngineeringNatural SciencesHealth Sciences
Programs (16)
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Visual & Performing Arts
Film & MediaTheater
Communications
Public Relations
Business
AccountingMarketing
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Engineering
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Natural Sciences
Mathematics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
990 - 1190
ACT range
18 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Northern State University located?
- Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, SD, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northern State University?
- Northern State University is a public university based in SD. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Northern State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northern State University is approximately 93%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Northern State University?
- Northern State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,845 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Northern State University?
- Northern State University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,828 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Northern State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Northern State University.
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