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Northern State University Graduate Degrees Programs

Northern State University is a public institution located in Aberdeen, SD. A Remote Town provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Northern State University Rankings

NSU appears in the following rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#10 of 18	State — South Dakota
Overall Quality	#218 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#1667 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northern State University?

Contact information for NSU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
Phone:	6056263011
Website:	northern.edu/
Admissions:	northern.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	northern.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into NSU?

You can apply to NSU online at: https://apply.northern.edu/apply/

NSU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

How Hard Is It To Get Into NSU?

NSU maintains an acceptance rate of 93%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford Northern State University?

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Aid

Northern State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 946 students enrolled at NSU. NSU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Northern State University Graduate Student Diversity

589 of NSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at NSU, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northern State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	5
Hispanic	17
White	541
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	6
Non-Resident	7

Online Learning at Northern State University

NSU delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 51 students took at least one online class and 405 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Academic Programs at Northern State University

NSU offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.