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Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
93%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
1,273
Students
Verified May 2026
19:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
51%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About NSU

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Location

Aberdeen, SD, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
93.0%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$11,947/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
1,273
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
19:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1089
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
490 - 590
SAT Math (25th-75th)
490 - 570
ACT (midpoint)
21
ACT (25th-75th)
18 - 24

Outcomes

Freshman retention
77%
Graduation rate (6yr)
51%
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,618

Profile

Classification
Masters College or University
Endowment
$56M
Avg net price (after aid)
$15,812/yr

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