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Public4-Yearsmall campus
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
2.6Above Average
93%
Open Admissions
52%
Graduation
About Northern State University
Northern State University is a public four-year institution located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. With an enrollment of approximately 1,239 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 93%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 52%. Graduates earn a median salary of $47,618 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $17,094 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
93%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
52%
Enrollment
1,239
Total students
Median Earnings
$47,618
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,845
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,947
Per year
Average Net Price
$17,094
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
980–1160
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
18 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
980
Median
1070
75th
1160
4001600
SAT Math
25th
490
Median
540
75th
570
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
21
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$11,947/yr
In-State Tuition$8,845/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$17,094/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$68,376
10-Year Earnings
$476,180
ROI Multiple
7.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Northern State University
Student Outcomes
52%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$48k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,239
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
