Northern State University
Public, 4-year
1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
Quick Facts
1,239
Total Enrollment
93%
Acceptance Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
$41,536
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,845
In-State Tuition
$17,094
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1090
Avg SAT Score
About Northern State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1200 S Jay St |
| City | Aberdeen, SD |
| ZIP Code | 57401-7198 |
| County | Brown County |
President/Chief Administrator: Neal Schnoor (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,239 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 42% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% |
| Black | 4.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.1% |
| Unknown | 0.4% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 7.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 19.5% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,845
In-State Tuition
$11,947
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,223
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,094
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 12% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 23% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 12% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,320 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,750 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $36,375 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 65% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,560 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,226 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,444 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,236 |
| $110,001+ | $18,673 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$41,536
6 Years After
$42,830
8 Years After
$47,618
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $27,930 | 75th percentile: $55,579
Earnings by Family Income Background
$35,666
Low Income
$42,783
Middle Income
$45,687
High Income
Student Outcomes
75%
Full-Time Retention
50%
Part-Time Retention
52%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,385
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$11,178
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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