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Northern State University

Q: How much does Northern State University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,845 and out-of-state tuition is $11,947 per year.

Q: What do Northern State University graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $41,536 and 10 years after is $47,618.

Q: What percentage of students at Northern State University take federal loans?

23.3% of students take out federal loans.

Aberdeen, South Dakota · Public

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$41,536

Acceptance Rate

93%

Graduation Rate

52%

Annual Tuition

$8,845

At a Glance

Total Students

1,239

Retention Rate

75%

Faculty Ratio

Financial Aid

23%

Median Debt

$22,320

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Northern State University is a public institution with a student body of 1239. The university has a high acceptance rate of 92.8% and a retention rate of 75.1%. The in-state tuition is $8845. The median debt for graduates is $22320, and 23.3% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Northern State University report earnings of $42847 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings are $41536, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $47618. The graduation rate is 51.5%.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$42k

5 YEARS

$48k

10 YEARS

Top 66% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Northern State University alumni earn a median salary of $42,847. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $41,536. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $47,618. The median debt for graduates is $22,320.

Northern State University has a student body of 1,239 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 92.8% and a graduation rate of 51.5%. The retention rate is 75.1%. The in-state tuition is $8,845, and 23.3% of students receive financial aid.