Northern State University

Northern State University is on a 72-acre campus in the small town setting of Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Northern State University Student Activities

Northern State University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Northern State University does not have fraternities or sororities.

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.

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

Most Northern State University students live off campus. In 2022, 40% of undergrads at Northern State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 60% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northern State University. There are 788 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,867 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 547 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northern State University offers coed housing.

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:

Is Northern State University Safe?

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. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

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.

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