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Northern State University
Aberdeen,
SD
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate78%
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About Northern State University
Northern State University is a public, state university in the town of Aberdeen, South Dakota. Northern State University was founded in 1901. The university currently enrolls around 3,344 students per year, including 2,851 undergrad students.
Northern State University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is not difficult to get into Northern State University. The acceptance rate at Northern State University is 78%. In 2022, 1,033 out of 1,322 total applicants were accepted.
| Northern State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 3% |
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Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota,.
If you want to see Northern State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 12 to Aberdeen, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Aberdeen Municipal.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Northern State University and Aberdeen are like without leaving home.
College Info
Northern State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northern State University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Northern State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
390 - 570
Reading SAT Range
410 - 580
Northern State University Tuition & Fees
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Student Life
Wondering what life at Northern State University is like? There are approximately 3,344 students enrolled at Northern State University, including 2,851 undergraduate students and 493 graduate students. 37% percent of students attend school full-time, 71% percent are from SD and 29% percent of students are from other states.
37%
Full Time63%
Part Time71%
In State29%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,344
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
78%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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