Northern State University
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Public Town: Remote
Quick Facts
1,239
Enrollment
92.8%
Acceptance Rate
1,090
SAT Average
51.5%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$47,618
Median Earnings (10yr)
75.1%
Retention Rate
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 92.8% |
| SAT Average | 1,090 |
| ACT Average | 21 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 18 – 24 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $8,845 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $11,947 |
| Average Net Price | $17,094 |
Net Price by Family Income
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,560 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $14,226 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,444 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,673 |
12.0%
Pell Grant Rate
23.3%
Federal Loan Rate
$22,320
Median Debt
$237/mo
Monthly Payment
Student Demographics
White 79.9%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
International 2.1%
60.5%
Female
30.7%
First Generation
Outcomes
51.5%
4-Year Completion Rate
75.1%
Retention Rate
$41,536
Median Earnings (6yr)
$47,618
Median Earnings (10yr)
70.2%
Earning Over $25K
113800.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)
Programs & Earnings
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 23 | $55,785 | $21,862 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 10 | $50,634 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | 14 | $50,278 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 9 | $49,063 | $25,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 20 | $48,667 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 40 | $48,645 | $23,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | 28 | $44,102 | $20,500 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | 24 | $42,292 | $24,150 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | 13 | $42,123 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | 19 | $38,289 | — |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | 4 | $35,060 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | 13 | $34,526 | — |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | 15 | $29,685 | $23,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | 7 | $28,598 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 9 | $20,824 | — |