Northern State University

1200 S Jay St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-3011

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 5084

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: www.northern.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $7,563.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $19,505.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $21,984.00

Test Scoring

	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading	420	540
SAT Math	370	580
SAT Writing
ACT Composite	19	25
ACT English	18	24
ACT Math	18	25
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid

Percentage of students receiving any financial aid	97%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants	39%
Average Federal Grant	$4,551.00

State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid	15%
Average state aid	$1,013.00

Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid	63%
Average institutional aid	$1,970.00

Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan	76%
Average student loan	$6,439.00

Degrees: POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR); ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE; BACHELOR'S DEGREE; POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE; MASTER'S DEGREE

Majors: Accounting; Art Teacher Education; Art/art Studies; Banking and Financial Support Services; Biology Teacher Education; Biology/Biological Sciences; Biotechnology; Business Administration and Management; Chemistry; Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist; Commercial and Advertising Art; Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management; Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services; Curriculum and Instruction; Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts; Ecology; Economics; Educational Administration and Supervision; Educational/Instructional Technology; Elementary Education and Teaching; English Language and Literature; English/Language Arts Teacher Education; Finance; French Language and Literature; General Studies; German Language and Literature; Gerontology; Health and Physical Education/Fitness; History; History Teacher Education; International Business/Trade/Commerce; Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies; Management Information Systems; Marketing/Marketing Management; Mathematics; Mathematics Teacher Education; Music; Music Teacher Education; Physical Education Teaching and Coaching; Political Science and Government; Psychology; Rhetoric and Composition; Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education; Secondary School Administration/Principalship; Social Science Teacher Education; Sociology; Spanish Language and Literature; Special Education and Teaching; Sport and Fitness Administration/Management; Teacher Education, Multiple Levels; Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Northern State University Scholarships

President's Meritorious Scholarships

Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted at Northern State University. Students must have a minimum ACT score of 28. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...

Hatterscheidt Scholarships

Scholarship for South Dakota residents who are incoming freshmen at Northern State University. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Non-renewable. more...

Northern Wolf Pack Scholarship

Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted at Northern State University. Applicants must have a minimum 21 ACT score and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Renewable. more...

South Dakota Scholarships

J.J. Yee Scholarship

Annual award for an undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Dairy Science. more...

Native American Scholarships

Scholarship for Native American undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at the University of South Dakota-Vermillion campus. Students must be members of a federally-recognized American Indian tribe in the United States. Number of awards may vary. more...

Ralph W. Hansen Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time juniors enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who are majoring in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structures and structural design. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Forbes Leadership Scholarship

Annual award for an undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Dairy Science. more...

Louie & Hazel (Hanson) Matejka Scholarship

Annual award for an undergraduate junior or senior attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Mathematics. Preference given to students who are pursuing teacher certification. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Due date varies. more...

Kirk G. Phillips Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

H.C. Olson Scholarship

Annual award for an undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Dairy Science. more...

James, Maurice, & Marcia Scanlan Scholarship

Evelyn Krueger Jones Scholarship

Scholarship for Madison area, South Dakota residents who are undergraduate students attending South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Nursing. Preference given to those intending to return to the Lake County area to work after graduation. Registered nurses employed at the Madison Hospital or the Bethel Nursing Home or the Beverly Long Term Care Center who want to earn a B.S. or M.S. in Nursing are also qualified to apply. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...

Dairy Club Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Dairy Science. more...

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