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Northern State University

Northern State University (referred to as NSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Aberdeen, SD. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.

The 2023 tuition & fees at Northern State University is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,344 and students to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).

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NSU 2023 Key Statistics
Tuition & Fees	$11,947 $8,845 for South Dakota Residents
Acceptance Rate	78.14%
Student Population	3,344
Graduation Rate	50%
Student to Faculty Ratio	16 to 1

The undergraduate tuition & fees at NSU is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The graduate tuition & fees at NSU is $6,736 for South Dakota residents and $11,936 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023.

NSU offers the alternative tuition plans. 41% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,261 (exclude student loans).

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NSU 2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate
South Dakota Residents	$8,845
Out-of-State	$11,947
Graduate
South Dakota Residents	$6,736
Out-of-State	$11,936
Average Financial Amount	$6,261

The acceptance rate at NSU is 78.14% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.94%.

The average SAT score is 990 and the average ACT score is 21.

NSU accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits.

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NSU 2023 Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate	78.14%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)	28.94%
SAT Scores	990
ACT Scores	21

NSU offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.

NSU offers study abroad, teacher certification program.

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Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at NSU
Distance Learning (Online Classes)	Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities	Study abroad Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services	Academic/career services Employment services for students Placement services for completers

NSU Key Statistics

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78%

Acceptance Rate

3,344

Total Number of Students

$11,947

Tuition & Fees

89

Total Full-time Faculties

16 to 1

Student to Faculty Ratio

50%

Graduation Rate

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Northern State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1940 - Current[Estimated Date]).

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