Northern State University (NSU)
Aberdeen, SD| Region: | Midwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Wolves |
| Nickname: | NSU |
| Website: | www.northern.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $7,269 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $9,133 |
| Retention Rate: | 69% |
| Enrollment: | 4,070 |
| Year Established: | 1901 |
About NSU
Northern State University, located within walking distance of downtown Aberdeen, South Dakota, sits on 72 acres covered in beautiful flowers, trees and plants, permitting students to learn in lush environment.
Northern State has plenty of academics for students to choose from including the Center for International Business, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, and School of Fine Arts. Each school has its own subset of programs, so students can choose the perfect program for them.
This school wants its students to have an active college life, so the Office of Student Activities provides recreational, social and intellectual enrichment through over 70 clubs and organizations, in addition to intramural sports and student run activities.
Students interested in NSU should meet the following admissions requirements: students should have earned an 18 or higher on the ACT, had a high school GPA of at least 2.6, or have been ranked in the top 60 percent of their graduating class; and students should have had a “C” average in all four years of English, three years of advanced math, three years of social science, three years of lab science and one year of fine arts.
The cost of tuition at NSU varies based on residency status with three levels of pricing. The first level is for South Dakota residents, who are required to pay the base tuition. Minnesota residents, pay more than the base cost, while non-residents of either state, the third level, pay the highest tuition rate of all three.
NSU offers financial aid to students who can demonstrate need. This school offers aid through grants, including federal, state, and program-specific grants; scholarships, including academic, private, artistic, athletic, and field specific scholarships; and federal work-study, which is available to students who are enrolled in at least part time and would like the opportunity to receive aid while working approximately ten hours per week. Students need to re-apply for financial aid each year.
NSU Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4 of 5 Stars 3 Reviews
100% of students gave Northern State University 4 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Kendall Dunn
The athletic program, athletic facilities and community support for the NSU sports teams is awesome. The NSU is a smaller Campus which fits me well. Although smaller, the Campus is gorgeous as is the town of Aberdeen. If you are involved in Athletics I think you will love what NSU has to offer.
NSU Map & Location
Northern State University
1200 S Jay St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Getting Around NSU
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Aberdeen, SD
NSU Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 3,358 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 634 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 4,070 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 3%
- African American: 2%
- Caucasian: 88%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 3%
- Asian: 1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 3%
| Latino | 3% |
|---|---|
| African American | 2% |
| Caucasian | 88% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Unknown and Other | 3% |
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