Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD

According to its mission statement, "Northern State University will provide diverse academic, civic, social and cultural opportunities that prepare students through the liberal arts, professional education and E-learning for their future endeavors, while also enriching the local and regional community." [Source]

Website: http://www.northern.edu/

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2,867
Undergraduate
Enrollment

37%
4-Year
Graduation Rate

$8,845
In-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

$11,947
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

16:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

4.7%
Student Loan Default Rate

General Education Requirements

Composition

YES

Literature

Foreign Language

U.S. Government/History

Economics

Mathematics

YES

Science

YES

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Curriculum last evaluated: 7/21/2022

2021-22 enrollment and tuition data, and four-year graduation rates for first-time, full-time freshmen who enrolled in Fall 2012, are derived from the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator.