Northern State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,616

2024 Average Net Price

$15,990

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

93%

1,086 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,708

32% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

54.9%

140 Graduates

About

Northern State University is a higher education institution located in Brown County, SD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northern State University were Elementary Education & Teaching (33 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (22 degrees).

In 2024, 387 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern State University. 68% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (329 degrees), 20.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern State University is $7,616, which is $−16,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern State University is $7,616, which is $16,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,990.

In 2024, 35% of undergraduate students attending Northern State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,616

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern State University was $7,616. The cost of tuition at Northern State University is $−16,384 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northern State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,990

2024 Value

5.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Northern State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,990. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northern State University grew by 5.23%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,300

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern State University was of $10,300 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northern State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Northern State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.78% with respect to 2023, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Northern State University received 1,086 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.37% annual growth. Out of those 1,086 applicants, 1,010 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93% acceptance rate.

There were 3,708 students enrolled at Northern State University in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northern State University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,010

Accepted Out of 1,086

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northern State University was 93% (1,010 admissions from 1,086 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.37%, while admissions grew by 0.598%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Northern State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northern State University had a total enrollment of 3,708 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northern State University is 1,187 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,521. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Northern State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.7% White, 3.96% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 2.02% Black or African American, 1.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.46% Asian, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northern State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.4%), followed by White Male (33.5%) and Black or African American Male (2.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.8%), followed by White Male (33.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,708 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern State University is 1,187 and the part-time enrollment is 2,521. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Northern State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northern State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northern State University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northern State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northern State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,065 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
147 enrolled students
Two or More Races
107 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern State University is 82.7% White, 3.96% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 2.02% Black or African American, 1.73% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.46% Asian, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 85 students (2.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 139 more women than men received degrees from Northern State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern State University is white (329 degrees awarded). There were 20.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northern State University is Elementary Education & Teaching (33 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (22 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees awarded), Education (116 degrees), and Biology (57 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,662,579 people), Secondary school teachers (634,411 people), Physicians (443,975 people), Education administrators (333,366 people), and Other managers (308,254 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern State University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees awarded), Education (116 degrees), Biology (57 degrees), History (7 degrees), and English (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Northern State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees awarded), Education (116 degrees), Biology (57 degrees), History (7 degrees), and English (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,172,167 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (694,166 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (690,358 people), Offices of physicians (239,337 people), and Computer Systems Design (212,883 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northern State University.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
14 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
4 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Northern State University was General Studies with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northern State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

124

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

263

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Northern State University, which is 0.471 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (263).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northern State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Northern State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.07 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Northern State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 32 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from Northern State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
329 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern State University is white (329 degrees awarded). There were 20.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

0.517% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
295 degrees awarded
White Female
284 degrees awarded
White Female
259 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern State University is white female (295 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (284 degrees).

Operations

Northern State University has an endowment valued at nearly $56.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 358k (0.637%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Northern State University had a total salary expenditure of 54.5M. Northern State University employs 27 Assistant professors, 24 Professors and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at Northern State University are Male Professor (15), Male Assistant professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern State University are: Management, with 66 employees, Service, with 37 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

Endowment

$56.1M

2024 Endowment

14.1%

growth from 2023

Northern State University has an endowment valued at about $56.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Northern State University grew 14.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northern State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.3M

2024 Salaries

7.88%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Northern State University paid a median of $25.3M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($54.5M) and a 7.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.13% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.76% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.68M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Northern State University paid a total of $6.68M to 83 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern State University were Management with 66 employees, Service with 37 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

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