Northern State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3700 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1044 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 972 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 7 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| # 1 of 2 | In Aberdeen, SD |
| # 3391 of 14,131 | For Math Teachers |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
93%
Enrollment
6,332
Average SAT
1,070
Average ACT
21
Aid receiving
98%
Undergraduates
3,169
Graduates
539
Male:Female Ratio
38:62
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Northern State University has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Applicants | 1,086 | 446 | 640 |
| Admissions | 1,010 | 398 | 612 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 339 | 141 | 198 |
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
| â– White | 84% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 4% |
| â– Black or African American | 2% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Northern State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Northern State University majors
Northern State University has granted 27 associate degrees across 6 programs, 235 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, and 86 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northern State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 33 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 25 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 21 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 6 | 15 |
| General Studies | 14 | 4 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 18 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 17 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | - | 17 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | 12 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | - | - | 15 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | - | 7 | 6 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 12 | - |
| Accounting | - | 10 | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | - | - | 10 |
| Financial Mathematics | - | - | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 8 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 8 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 5 | 3 |
| Finance, General | - | 6 | - |
| Graphic Design | 2 | 4 | - |
| History, General | - | 5 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | - | 5 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | - | 5 | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 5 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 4 | - |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | - | 3 | - |
| Ecology | - | 3 | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | - | 3 |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 3 | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition | - | 3 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 2 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 1 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Biotechnology | 1 | - | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | - | 1 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 1 | - |
| History Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | - | 1 | - |
| Music, General | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 27 | 235 | 86 |
Publications & Citations
Northern State University has published 748 scientific papers with 7,337 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Medicine, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. Tim Kraayenbrink
1959-. (aged 67)
politician
Tim Kraayenbrink is the Iowa State Senator from the 5th District. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa Senate since winning election in 2015.
2. Kay Schallenkamp
1949-. (aged 77)
Kay Schallenkamp is an American education administrator, most recently serving as Black Hills State University's ninth president in Spearfish, South Dakota. Before her job at Black Hills State, Schallenkamp also served as the fourteenth president at Emporia State University, provost and vice-chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Chadron State College, and multiple positions at Northern State University.
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3. Oscar E. Huber
1917-2017 (aged 100)
politician
Oscar Edwin Huber was an American politician in the state of South Dakota. He was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1961 to 1972. He is an alumnus of Northern State University and the University of Minnesota. Huber was a farmer/rancher and resided in Bowdle, South Dakota. He died at the age of 100 on September...
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4. Craig Smith
1972-. (aged 54)
basketball coach
Craig Francis Smith is an American college basketball coach who was most recently the head coach for the Utah Utes men's team of the Big 12 Conference until 2025. 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...
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All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
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 staff
345
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Address
1200 S Jay St Aberdeen, South Dakota, 57401-7198 United States
City Population
28,000
Phone
6056263011
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