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Northern State University

Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
University

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Acceptance Rate
93%
Completion Rate
51%
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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
Northern State University
Location
Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
Undergraduate students
1273
International Students
2%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
19:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Rural
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
7.0
City Characteristics
Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$12,379/yr
2026-27, across 43 courses with a confirmed fee
IELTS (overall)
5.5
most common published minimum

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Courses at Northern State University

43 courses, A–Z.