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Northern State University

1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401

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Northern State University School Description

Northern State University is a premier residential, liberal arts institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled co-curricular opportunities.


Vision Statement

Northern State University will boast an unparalleled residential liberal arts education and become a leading regional university integrating education and technology.


Values

NSU’s students, faculty and staff are drawn together by the following values:

• Community: With strong ties to our city and region, we are a welcoming community of scholars and learners with a focus on a student-centered environment.

• Scholarship: We engage in research and creative activities in an innovative atmosphere of intellectual rigor, with academic freedom and integrity.

• Citizenship: We educate individuals for a lifetime of learning and service to their ever-changing communities, nations, and world.

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Northern State University

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Northern State University (NSU) is a four-year public university located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. NSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and offers 38 majors and 42 minors, as well as six associate, eight pre-professional and nine graduate degrees.

History

Founded on the intersection of the southern and eastern branches of the Milwaukee Railroad, Aberdeen, South Dakota saw a rapid growth in its population during the late nineteenth century; this rapid growth led the citizens of northern South Dakota to push for a government-funded institute of higher learning. During the 1855 legislative session a Bill was passed creating the University of Central Dakota to be located in the small town of Ordway, however, funds were not approved for the school until the 1857 legislative session. Even though the funds had been approved the bill had been vetoed by Governor Louis K. Church for financial considerations and the statewide lack of support; it would take a few more decades before the school became a reality.

In 1900 Aberdeen had the fastest growing population in northern South Dakota and supporters for the school began to organize in greater numbers. On January 7, 1899, Senator Lawson, often thought to be the father of the Northern Normal and Industrial School, proposed a bill for the creation of the school in Aberdeen; the bill went through many revisions and it would not be until March 2, 1899 that the new school would exist on paper; however both a site and funding were still needed.

Wealthy Aberdonians quickly responded and started to donate their land for the school; responding to the demand to pick a site, the Aberdeen City Council created a committee of twenty-five individuals responsible for choosing the location. The committee was composed of the well-to-do individuals of Aberdeen, including Ira Barnes, W.F.T Bushnell, C.F. Easton, F.W. Brooks, Ed Askew, B.C. Lamont, William Tennant, W.G Bickellhaupt, James Lawson, and Andrew Melgaard. The committee met through most of the early months of 1899 and adjourned in late spring before any decision was made. By late 1899 Governor Andrew E. Lee made the decision to use the land, just south of city limits, donated by Andrew Melgaard; however, the northern border of Melgaard’s land did not extend all the way to Twelfth Avenue as Governor Lee had wanted; the land between Melgaard’s northern border and Twelfth Avenue was owned by D.C and W.R Thomas of Watertown. In order for the state to receive the land as a donation, the committee had to pay Melgaard and the Thomases for their land. On November 10, the Thomases sold the two half-blocks in question to the state of South Dakota for one dollar and Andrew Melgaard received thirteen hundred for his plot of land. Now the state was left with the task of funding the construction of the new school.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
NSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,425
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$10,674
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$20 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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Northern State University Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Northern State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Men 51%
Women 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 82%
Other 16%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 74%
Out-of-State 26%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
South Dakota 74%
Minnesota 7%
North Dakota 6%
Florida 2%
Alaska 1%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 32%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
Track (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)

Northern State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,280 $ 10,674  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,478 $ 7,872  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,802 $ 2,802  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,545 40%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,697 38%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,338 51%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,354 82%  
Any Aid:
   93%  

Northern State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 94% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 6%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 92%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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