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Northern State University

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Northern State University Profile

  • 1200 S Jay St
    Aberdeen , SD 57401-7198
    (605) 626-3011
    www.northern.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Town, remote from an urban area
    Enrollment
    3,791
    Full time
    2,884
    Part time
    907
    Men full time
    1,213
    Women full time
    1,671
    Mission Statement

    -

    Northern State University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Northern State University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    3%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    5%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    1%
    Hispanic
    1%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    78%
    Non-Resident Alien
    0%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    12%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Northern State University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $20
    Applied
    844
    Admitted
    797
    Enrolled
    376
    Admitted %
    94%

    Northern State University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Required
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Northern State University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    6%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    440
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    540
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    450
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    550
    Students submitting ACT
    92%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    18
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    23
  • Northern State University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $5,280
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $10,674
    Books and Supplies
    $900
    On-campus room and board
    $4,499
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    Northern State University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    95%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    34% , $4,087 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    64% , $1,742 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    78% , $4,505 on average
  • Northern State University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 13 0
    Ecology 0 3 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Accounting 0 11 0
    Banking and Financial Support Services 0 3 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 6 30 0
    Finance, General 0 12 0
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 0 3 0
    Management Information Systems, General 0 3 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0 9 0
    Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 0 0 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0 0 0
    Computer and Information Sciences, Other 0 0 0
    Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 0 0 0
    Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other 0 0 3
    Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 0 0 0
    Video Game Development/Other Computer Programming 0 0 0
    Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 0 0 0
    Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 0 0 0
    Education Associate Bachelor Master
    Art Teacher Education 0 2 0
    Business Teacher Education 0 3 0
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 0 20
    Curriculum and Instruction 0 0 39
    Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 0 0 0
    Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other 0 0 0
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 0 0
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 0 0 10
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 30 0
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0 1 0
    Foreign Language Teacher Education 0 0 0
    History Teacher Education 0 0 0
    Mathematics Teacher Education 0 3 0
    Music Teacher Education 0 9 0
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0 1 0
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0 2 0
    Secondary School Administration/Principalship 0 0 9
    Social Science Teacher Education 0 4 0
    Special Education and Teaching, General 0 5 0
    Speech Teacher Education 0 1 0
    Teacher Assistant/Aide 1 0 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 0 9 0
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 0 0 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate Bachelor Master
    French Language and Literature 0 0 0
    German Language and Literature 0 0 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 0 0 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0 1 0
    History Associate Bachelor Master
    History, General 0 12 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master
    General Studies 6 0 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 0 2 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Gerontology 0 0 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Health and Physical Education, General 0 10 0
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0 7 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 0 1 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 0 9 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor Master
    Community Organization and Advocacy 0 0 0
    Social Work 1 0 0
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Economics, General 0 2 0
    Political Science and Government, General 0 10 0
    Sociology 0 28 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor Master
    Art/Art Studies, General 0 13 0
    Commercial and Advertising Art 0 0 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0 0 0
    Music, General 0 1 0
  • Northern State University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 1st
    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Fall application deadline
    Jun 15th
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Sep 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    Apr 15th
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    within 2 week(s) of notification
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -
  • Northern State University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    www.applyweb.com/apply/sdkns/menu.html
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.northern.edu/virtual_tour/default.htm
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Northern State University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    -
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Northern State University Military Programs

    ROTC
    No
    Army
    No
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Student Reviews of Northern State University

5
based on 1 reviews
  • Megan from Scranton, ND

    Going to college at NSU is like having a second family. Even the people I don't know are always friendly which includes all the faculty, alumni, and students. Students can be as involved or relaxed in their schedule as they want with varsity and… more read full review

    Going to college at NSU is like having a second family. Even the people I don't know are always friendly which includes all the faculty, alumni, and students. Students can be as involved or relaxed in their schedule as they want with varsity and intramural sports; the Symphonic, Community, and two Jazz Bands; Collegiate, Chamber, and Jazz Choirs; Debate and Speech Teams, multiple theatre activities including musical theatre, and different interest groups including the Accounting Club and many, many others. Students at NSU never have the excuse of being bored. read full review

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