Known for business — close-knit campus
Northern State University is a public institution in Aberdeen with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,618 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,094.
Established
1901
Motto
Unleash your potentialJoin the pack
Mascot
Thunder the Wolf
Type
Public university
Conference
Northern Sun
Division
Division II
93%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
1,239Students
17:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$47,618Earnings 10yr
$17,094Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate92.8%
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1824
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,845
Tuition (out-of-state)$11,947
Room & Board$10,300
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$22,223
Average Net Price$17,094
Median Debt at Graduation$22,320
Monthly Payment (10yr)$237
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,560
$30–48K$14,226
$48–75K$16,444
$75–110K$19,236
$110K+$18,673
Programs (60)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,239
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%
Race & Ethnicity
White 80%
Black 4%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate52.2%
Freshman Retention75.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$41,536
8 Years$42,830
10 Years$47,618
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$32,400
Men
$43,800
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia