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Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate78%

Northern State University Student Life

Northern State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Northern State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming Days, I Hate Winter Week and Commencement.

Does Northern State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Northern State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 39%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 788
Number of Students Living On-Campus 547
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Northern State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Northern State University students live off campus. In 2023, 39% of undergrads at Northern State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 62% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northern State University. There are 788 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,851 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 547 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northern State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Northern State University Athletics

At Northern State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Northern State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Safety at Northern State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The Northern State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Northern State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Northern State University, take Highway 12 to Aberdeen, SD. If you need to fly, book your flight to Aberdeen Municipal airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in South Dakota you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Northern State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Northern State University

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Northern State University Students

57%

Women

43%

Men

37%

Full Time

63%

Part Time

71%

In State

29%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

80%

5%

4%

3%

3%

3%

2%

0.48%

0.08%

Undergraduate Students

2,851

Graduate Students

493

Non-Resident / International Students

31

Northern State University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,344

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

78%

Tuition and Fees

In State

Unknown

Out-of-State

Unknown

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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