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Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD · Public · 1,273 students

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$48k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

93%Acceptance Rate

49%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)48.9%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)34.5%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate77.0%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students30.7%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1089

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing21.8%

Education21.4%

Biological Sciences19.3%

Humanities6.4%

Psychology6.4%

Social Sciences2.9%

History2.5%

Computer Science1.1%

Health Sciences0.4%

Faculty & Resources

$9k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$10k

Instructional Spend per Student

$56M

Total Endowment

Northern State University — Academics

Northern State University has a graduation rate of 48.9%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 77.0%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1089, and the ACT midpoint is 21. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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