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Northern State University, also known as NSU, is situated in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. It was founded in the year 1901 and known as the Northern Normal and Industrial School. The university offers a wide range of degree programs through the following academic divisions:
Northern State University's athletic teams are known as the Wolves. The athletics department fields men's teams in basketball, baseball, track and field, cross country, golf, football, and wrestling, and women's teams in cross country, basketball, soccer, golf, swimming, track and field, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
The main campus of Northern State is in Aberdeen, SD (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Northern State offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Northern State students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and computer science and engineering.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Northern State had 2,578 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Northern State belong to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern State University
1200 S Jay St
Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
General Phone: (605) 626-3011
http://www.northern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 138 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, music teaching, secondary school administration, math teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 96 | business management, accounting, finance, MIS, international business, marketing, banking |
| Liberal Arts | 65 | sociology, history, general studies, English, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, French language, political science, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer and info science courses, database administration, computer programming courses, computer services management, computer networking, web design |
| Science | 26 | biology, ecology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | industrial tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | community organization, social work |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Media | 0 | desktop publishing and imaging |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 310 | 41 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 51 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 46 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 3 |
In 2007, Northern State had a total enrollment of 2,578 students (1,930 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 74% |
| Minnesota | 9% |
| North Dakota | 8% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Northern State offers campus housing for 645 of its 1,930 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Aberdeen, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 844 | 797 | 94% | 376 | 47% |
| Men | 426 | 393 | 92% | 192 | 49% |
| Women | 418 | 404 | 97% | 184 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,674 |
| Room and board | $ 4,499 |
| Room charge | $ 2,378 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,121 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid:
Northern State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346600)
Northern State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $76,124 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $64,490 | 3 | $87,534 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $61,172 | 11 | $51,934 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $48,003 | 12 | $44,204 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $47,523 | 6 | $43,058 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $56,056 | 32 | $50,709 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Track | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 68 | 147 |
| Football | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Track | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 36 | 45 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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