Northern State University South Dakota

Public regional university in Aberdeen, South Dakota, focused on teacher education with accessible admissions.

College statistics

Address:
1200 S Jay St
Aberdeen, SD
57401
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://northern.edu/
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$7,616
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,718
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$18,190
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$21,292
Room and Board:
$10,574
Total Student Enrollment:
3,521
Acceptance Rate:
92.8%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
24
Endowment (End of Year):
$129,163,148
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Education

Northern State University is a public four-year institution in Aberdeen, South Dakota, serving a regional student population. The university emphasizes education as its primary undergraduate focus and maintains a teaching-centered mission typical of comprehensive regional universities.

Enrollment stands at 3,521 students. In-state tuition is $7,616 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $18,190 for South Dakota residents; out-of-state tuition is $10,718, bringing the total out-of-state cost to $21,292. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 92.8%.

The university suits students seeking teacher preparation and workforce-focused degree programs in a small-town setting. The 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 24. For more information, visit northern.edu.

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