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Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD·Public·~93% acceptance

Located in Aberdeen, SD, Northern State University is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 93% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $15,812 per year after financial aid. About 51% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $47,618 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$15,812/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $22,077
Aid cuts ~$6,265/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.16–3.66
SAT (middle 50%)980–1160
ACT (middle 50%)18–24
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
51%
graduation rate
77%
freshman retention
$41,536
median earnings, 6yr
$47,618
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern State University's acceptance rate?
Northern State University admits about 93% of applicants.
How much does Northern State University cost?
At Northern State University, the average net price after aid is about $15,812 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $22,077 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northern State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 980–1160 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.
What are Northern State University's application deadlines?
Northern State University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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