Founded in 1901, Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It has been named as one of the best public regional bachelor’s college in the Midwest for 8 consecutive years as per the ranking of the U.S. News and World Report. Currently, the university is offering 59 majors, 46 minors and 6 pre-professional programs to nearly 3500 students. The NSU’s Wolf PACT scholarship is the largest scholarship offered in the Midwest. The NSU campus is one of the most beautiful in the region.
Rankings
U.S. News Rank 2023:
- #84 in Regional Universities Midwest
- #88 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
- #18 in Top Public School
Campus
- The NSU campus comprises historic buildings, modern facilities, green space which makes it one of the most beautiful region. It is also a small and safe campus with a very low crime rate.
- There are more than 50 active clubs and organizations of the students on campus.
- There are several opportunities for students on campus like art galleries, Student Center, library, Barnett Center for work out etc.
- The Barnett Center is an 8000 seat facility for athletics with an arena, pool, indoor track, volleyball, handball, etc.
- The Dacotah Hall houses various administrative offices like Registrar’s office, financial aid office, academic support service, student center, etc.
- There is a technology center on campus that comprises 3 computer labs, 2 smart classrooms, fully equipped TV studio, media center, conference room and office of the Technology staff and arts and science faculty.
Residence
- There are 2 styles of residence halls on the Northern State University – traditional halls and suite-style halls.
- New residence halls equipped with modern amenities that have been opened in the last few years are Wolves Memorial Suites, Great Plains West and Great Plains East. Other residence halls are McArthur-Welsh hall, Kramer hall and Briscoe hall.
- Traditional halls provide accommodation on a single and double sharing basis.
- Suite-style halls have spaces for 2-4 students sharing. Common amenities include a bathroom with a shower, mini-fridge, and microwave.
Programs
- The Northern State University offers 50+ undergraduate, graduate, associate, certificate, pre-professional and online degrees to students through various schools and colleges.
- The various schools and colleges of NSU are College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education and School of Fine Arts.
- Classes are conducted in a student-faculty ratio of 20:1 which comprises 80% faculty with Ph. D. Programs are designed to provide students real-world experiences through internship opportunities.
- The University offers programs in Art, Business, music, and teacher education are nationally accredited.
- The Confucius Institute is a part of NSU that helps students in South Dakota to learn Mandarin Chinese.
Application Process
- Application Portal: Online application portal
- Application Fee: 20 USD (non-refundable)
- Student Class profile:
- Total enrollment – 3500
- International students from 42 countries
- Standardized test scores of SAT/ ACT are required for evaluation of the admission application. Average SAT score – 970 or above (School code – 6487); Average ACT score – 18 or above (School code – 3169)
- High school GPA – 2.6 on 4.0; College GPA – 2.75 on 4.0
- English proficiency test scores – International students must take English proficiency tests and get their scores sent to the university from the testing center itself. The minimum requirements of these test scores are:
| Exam | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL IBT | 61-70 | 79 |
| TOEFL PBT | - | 550 |
| IELTS | 5.5 | 6 |
- Supporting Documents to be submitted with the admission application for evaluation include official high school transcript indicating class rank and cumulative GPA or GED, test scores of English proficiency tests like TOEFL/IELTS/ACT/ SAT scores and compliance with student visa eligibility requirements.
Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate students
| Expense | Estimated Cost 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 10,611 USD |
| Fees | 1211 USD |
| Room | 3787 USD |
| Meal Plan | 3924 USD |
Graduate students
| Expense | Estimated Cost 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Tuition (18 credit hour) | 11088 USD |
| Fees | 726 USD |
| Total | 11,814 USD |
Financial Aid for International Students
- 82% of the students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.
- The university spends 16.2 million USD annually to provide financial aid to students. Most of the scholarships are awarded on the basis of need.
- Students must complete FAFSA by March 1 to be considered for financial aid.
- The following table presents some scholarships awarded by the University:
| Name of scholarship | Eligibility | Amount awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Pact Scholarship | Freshman students enrolled full-time. Minimum 3.0 GPA |
Up to 12000 USD |
| Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship | Must be in top 4 of the class with an average GPA of B++ | Up to 7500 USD |
| Freeman Foundation Fellowship | Minimum 2.8 GPA Completed FAFSA |
3000-7000 USD |
| Gilman Scholarship | Must receive a Federal Pell Grant. Must be studying abroad for 4 weeks. |
5000 USD |
| Hollings Scholarship | Must be in 2nd year or 4-year institution. Minimum 3.0 GPA |
8000 USD |
Alumni
- Notable alumni of the University are Bryan DeBates – Vice President Education for Space Foundation, Carolyn Thompson – public speaker, Dr. Rochelle Nolte – a physician with U.S. Public Health Service, Christopher Maunu – Director of Choral Activities at Arvada West High School and many others.
Placements
- The NSU Career Services Center is dedicated to helping students explore their career options and employment opportunities.
- Wolf Work is NSU’s online job posting database which is available to all students as well as alumni.
- 96% of the graduates of NSU were employed within 6 months of graduation within 6 months.
- Statistics also show that 47% of the students were hired even before graduation.
- In the previous years, more than 150 employers visited campus for recruiting students.
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Northern State University Scholarships
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Young Professionals Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Josephine de Karman Fellowship | Scholarship per student$25,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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Northern State University Admissions
Application Portal: https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=nsu
Early Action Deadlines
Important Date: November1 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)Regular Decision Deadlines
Important Date: January15 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)
Attendance Cost
The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees
Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
$10,717 / Year
Post Graduate Program
$18,480 / Year
On Campus
Books & Supplies
$1,200 / Year
On campus, Room & Board
$7,844 / Year
On Campus, Other Expenses
$4,000 / Year
Off Campus
Off campus (not with family), Room & Board
$7,850 / Year
Off campus (not with family), Other Expenses
$4,000 / Year
Off campus (with family), Room & Board
$3,900 / Year
Off campus (with family), Other Expenses
$4,000 / Year
Faculty
| Total Faculty | Full Time | Part Time | Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1508 | 1444 | 64 | 34 |
Northern State University Campus Location
https://www.northern.edu/
Website
+1-605-626-2544
Telephone
1-800-678-5330
Toll Free
1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Address
Nearby This Campus
- Book Store
- Pharmacy
- Shopping Mall
- Hospital
- Airport
- Bus Station
Book Store
Anchors of Faith0.99 km
Corner Book Shoppe1.07 km
Red Rooster Coffee House1.28 km
Flashbax1.81 km
Shopping Mall
Dakota Crossing1.23 km
Moccasin Creek Plaza1.94 km
Super City Shopping Center2.31 km
Lafayette Mall3.22 km
Airport
Sanford Aberdeen Helipad3.28 km
Runway 13/315.20 km
Aberdeen Regional Airport5.23 km
Pharmacy
Jones Drug Prescription Center1.07 km
Kessler's1.10 km
Kessler's Pharmacy1.10 km
Alvin E. Haugen, Pharm1.23 km
Hospital
Avera Health1.23 km
Avera St. Luke's Hospital: Emergency Room1.26 km
Avera Breast Center1.30 km
Avera Medical Group Pediatrics Aberdeen1.47 km
Bus Station
Aberdeen134.99 km
● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary
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Comments
Northern State University does not offer fully funded scholarships but offers various scholarships for domestic and international students. The benefits and eligibility of the scholarships differ. Students must complete FAFSA by March 1 to be considered for financial aid.