Northern State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3956 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1109 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1037 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #1 of 2 | In Aberdeen |
| #3373 of 4,239 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 2,851
- Graduates
- 493
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- northern.edu
Northern State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northern State University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 74% | 82% |
| Applicants | 1,322 | 586 | 732 |
| Admissions | 1,033 | 432 | 600 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 280 | 125 | 155 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 19 | 4 | 15 |
624 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,475 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 800
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northern State University are 800-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
246 or 82%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northern State University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2859 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 79 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 78 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 68 (2%) |
| Asian | 62 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 29 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,715
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,616 | $5,999 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,616 | $5,999 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,718 | $11,199 |
| Fee in-district | $1,229 | $737 |
| Fee in-state | $1,229 | $737 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,229 | $737 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 851 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,150 |
| Room charge | $4,900 |
| Meal charge | $4,250 |
Northern State University majors
Northern State University has granted 264 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 64 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northern State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 34 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 24 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | 15 | |
| General Studies | 15 | 10 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 | 13 | |
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 11 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | ||
| Biotechnology | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 6 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Ecology | 2 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 26 | 264 | 64 |
Northern State University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 45% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northern State University has published 631 scientific papers with 3,823 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Law, Medicine, Computer Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 11 |
| 1992 | 5 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 | 14 |
| 1994 | 8 | 17 |
| 1995 | 4 | 17 |
| 1996 | 5 | 22 |
| 1997 | 5 | 14 |
| 1998 | 6 | 12 |
| 1999 | 11 | 23 |
| 2000 | 11 | 35 |
| 2001 | 10 | 37 |
| 2002 | 15 | 49 |
| 2003 | 9 | 66 |
| 2004 | 7 | 48 |
| 2005 | 9 | 47 |
| 2006 | 19 | 62 |
| 2007 | 18 | 63 |
| 2008 | 23 | 73 |
| 2009 | 19 | 73 |
| 2010 | 23 | 103 |
| 2011 | 26 | 116 |
| 2012 | 29 | 114 |
| 2013 | 28 | 162 |
| 2014 | 20 | 200 |
| 2015 | 19 | 181 |
| 2016 | 23 | 135 |
| 2017 | 28 | 163 |
| 2018 | 25 | 182 |
| 2019 | 21 | 184 |
| 2020 | 24 | 320 |
| 2021 | 25 | 324 |
| 2022 | 32 | 365 |
| 2023 | 29 | 392 |
Northern State University alumni
-
Kristi Noem
- Enrolled in Northern State University
- Studied in 1990-1992
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantpoliticianrancherfarmer
- Biography
-
Kristi Lynn Noem is an American politician who became the 33rd governor of South Dakota in 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she was the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 2011 to 2019, and a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives for the 6th district from 2007 to 2011.
-
Joe Robbie
- Occupations
- lawyerpoliticianlobbyistentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Joseph Robbie was an American attorney, politician, and the principal founder of the Miami Dolphins.
-
Travis Lutter
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Travis Lutter is a retired American mixed martial artist who won The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality show. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Machado.
-
Craig Smith
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Craig Francis Smith is an American college basketball coach who is the head coach for the Utah Utes men's team of the Pac-12 Conference. He served as an assistant for Tim Miles at four schools – Mayville State, North Dakota State, Colorado State, and Nebraska. Smith was also the head coach at Mayville State from 2004 to 2007, at South Dakota from 2014 to 2018, and at Utah State from 2018 to 2021.
General info
| Alternative names | NSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | Be You. Be Us. Be Northern. |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also two Summer terms (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 351 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1200 S Jay St Aberdeen, South Dakota, 57401-7198 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 6056263011 |