Northern State University
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.50
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Northern State University is a public university in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. Governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, it offers bachelor's degrees, minors, associate degrees, pre-professional programs, certificates, and graduate degrees.
- Rankings
#490 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #490 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1197 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$8,845▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $23,345
Room & Board: $10,300
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $5,565
Pell Grant Recipients: 28%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$11,947▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $26,447
Room & Board: $10,300
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $5,565
Pell Grant Recipients: 28%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.24 / gal
- Test Scores
ACT 18–24▼
25th–75th Percentile
ACT Composite: 18–24
- Admit Rate
- 93%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.50
- Total Enrollment
- 3,521
- Undergrad
- 2,932
- Graduate
- 589
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Graduation Rate
- 52%
- Official Portal
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1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, South Dakota, 57401-7198
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