Northern State University
1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD
Questions and Answers about Northern State University
Ruth H.
1 year ago
Does Northern State University accept super scores of the ACT and SAT?
Ruth H.
1 year ago
If I live off campus, do I have to have a meal plan?
Majors offered at Northern State University
Biggest majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Academics at Northern State University
930-1200
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
19-24
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
Selectivity
Least Selective (88% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Public 4-year institution
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Common careers for Northern State University students
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)125k
Human Resources (HR) Director115k
Finance Director108k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)78k
School Counselor62k
Senior Accountant56k
Accountant46k
43.4kAvg. Early Career Pay
75.9kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
57%in High-Meaning careers
7%in STEM careers
Net price of attending Northern State University
Northern State University financial aid
Grants per year
- Average grant $3,006
- Average pell grant $4,474
Loans per year
- Average total loans $7,070
- Average federal loans $6,192
Student reviews of Northern State University
by Bold.org students
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Recommended by
100% of students
Known for
Lots of interesting clubs and activities
Beautiful campus
Good work-study options
Great internship and research opportunities
Awesome study spaces and libraries
- All reviews 2
Delanee Grier
Swimming
Painting and Studio Art
Writing
Movies And Film
4.0
WHAT I LIKED
Northern is a very small, but very good school in Aberdeen, SD. Because of its size, students are able to create tight-knit bonds with peers and professors. There are fantastic opportunities given to the students and a tremendous amount of community support.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
The food in the Wolves Den is not the best.
Kierra Dragt
Crocheting
Sewing
Music
Band + 1 other
4.0
WHAT I LIKED
The staff is very friendly and truly wants the best for every student.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
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