Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD · Public · 1,273 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,762 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,087 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,293 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $18,372 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,933 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,812 |
Sticker tuition: $8,845 in-state, $11,947 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Average SAT
- 1089
- Median ACT
- 21
- Students with Pell grants
- 13%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $47,618
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,320
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Education21%
Business21%
Biology & Life Sciences19%
Psychology8%
Criminal Justice6%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
English & Literature2%
Physics & Chemistry2%
Social Sciences2%
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