About Northern State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
3,493
Website
www.northern.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Northern State University(NSU) is a public institution headquartered at Aberdeen, South Dakota. It was founded in 1901. It has nearly 3,600 students from 42 different states of the U.S. and countries. It has a Confucius Institute which trains Chinese language and culture.
A bill was proposed for the creation of the institute in Aberdeen on January 7, 1899. The construction of the school wasn't completed until September 1902. Charles F. Koehler served as the first President of Northern Normal and Industrial School. In 1939, the school was renamed Northern State Teachers College. Following the college being named Northern State College in 1964, the college made several changes to its campus and curriculum. On February 6, 1989, the College acquired the status of a University.
NSU's mission is to not only offer diverse academic, civic, social, and cultural opportunities, which will prepare the students for the future through the agency of liberal arts and professional education but also to aid in the process of enrichment of the local and regional community.
It provides 59 academic programs. It has more than 26,000 alumni living in the U.S. and other countries of the world. It has WolfPACT which offers financial help to the students.
It has the Northern State University Foundation (NSUF) which helps the students in the form of scholarships every year. It offers 59 majors and 46 minors to the students. Its mission is to prepare elementary and secondary teachers, offer professional programs.
NSU Accreditation
The university is recognized and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer various degree programs.
Rankings
According to the U.S. News and World Report
- It got ranked in the Best colleges for veterans in the Midwest.
- It ranked 101 in Regional universities Midwest and 26th in Top public schools.
- It is named one of the best public baccalaureate colleges in the Midwest.
- It is named one among 10 colleges and universities in the U.S. with affordable out-of-state education.
- It ranked 521 in best college rankings for the academic year 2018-19 by Money.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Range
930 - 1200
ACT Range
19 - 24
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
As a public institution, the NSU admissions process is very simple and easy for candidates to get into the institution.
NSU is regarded as a relatively competitive college due to the presence of average admission standards. Students wishing to enroll must have a decent academic background.
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Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$15,668
Average Annual Cost
$7,299
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$1,198
Room And Board
$8,029
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,100
Total One Year Cost
$21,826
Total one year cost of pursuing education at NSU includes several expenses such as cost of tuition, cost of books and supplies, room and board expenses, and so on. As evident from the data above, the annual cost for tuition averages at $7299. The cost of books and suuplies is $1200. Meanwhile, room and boarding may cost $8029. These aforementioned expenses and other additional expenses brings the total one year cost upto $21826.
Net Price is the total cost of attending an institution when factors such as financial aids, grants, and so on are taken into consideration.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
75%
Part-Time Retention Rate
55%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$150
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
56 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
35 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
35 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
30 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
29 Graduates
Biology, General
21 Graduates
Psychology, General
21 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
20 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
17 Graduates
Sociology
17 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
14 Graduates
History
14 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
13 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
11 Graduates
Political Science and Government
9 Graduates
Biotechnology
8 Graduates
Marketing
8 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
7 Graduates
Teaching English or French as a Sec...
6 Graduates
Music
5 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
4 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
3 Graduates
Chemistry
3 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
3 Graduates
International Business
2 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
2 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
1 Graduates
Mathematics
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,051
Socio-Economic Diversity
17%
Part-time
56%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$48,290 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$3,706/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,324/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,324/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Wolves
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
8
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
No
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
No
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $8,925 per year for living on campus. Northern State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at NSU costs around $4,324 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At NSU, campus safety and security features include campus emergency phones. The number of female and male students at the university are 42% and 58%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$35,300/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$231 - 287
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,779
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,321
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,231
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$3,006
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$7,257
$30K - $48K
$6,607
$48K - $75K
$3,970
$75K - $110K
$2,106
> $110K
$2,156
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$549,159
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$836,463
The financial aid department of NSU is dedicated to assists students to help them pay for their education. The financial assistance is provided in the form of scholarships, loans, and grants.
An applicant has to fill in the FAFSA and receive their Student Aid Report to be eligible to receive assistance and determine financial position.
Northern State University federal school code is 003466
The university provided $36 million as scholarships and grants for the academic year 2017.
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Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and TEACH Grant are the federal grants available. Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS Loan are the federal loans available. Federal work-study is also available as Federal Aid.
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South Dakota Education Access Foundation Grant, and South Dakota Need-Based Grant available for the students as State aid.
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Hatterscheidt Scholarship, Wolfpack Scholarship, Dakota Corps Scholarship, South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, and Marvin & Ione Ehley WolfPACT Scholarship are the institutional scholarships available as Institutional Aid.
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Post 9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty, Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve, Reserve Educational Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment are the Military Aid available for the students.
85% of the students received either federal, state, or institutional aids from the university. $14,341 is the average amount awarded as a grant or scholarship per year to the eligible students.
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