Northern State University

Northern State at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Town: Remote
Campus Setting
3,340
Students Enrolled
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
51%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Northern State

$8,845
Avg Tuition
$7,038
Average Loan
$20,081
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $13,927 to $20,081 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$8,750
2022$8,845
2023$8,845
2024$8,845

Popular Academic Programs

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Sociology
  • History
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Biology - General Studies

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree624
Master's Degree226
Associate's Degree58
Post-Bach Certificate4

Northern State Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

61%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Northern State students borrow an average of $7,038 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
Northern State University$7,038
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,481

Other Academic Services

  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Northern State University
$8,845
51.0%
61.0%
Universities with Masters Programs
$25,063
51.5%
61.4%
Public
$6,795
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,656
56.5%
54.2%
South Dakota
$13,361
48.9%
54.8%

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