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The main campus of Northern State is in Aberdeen, South Dakota (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 art studies, business and management, education and teaching, and computer science and engineering.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 410 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Northern State had 2,631 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. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern State University
1200 S Jay St
Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
General Phone: (605) 626-3011
Admissions Phone: (605) 626-2544
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 626-2640
http://www.northern.edu
Northern State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 114 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, secondary school administration, elementary/middle school admin, music teaching, special ed, school counseling, business teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 110 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, MIS, business |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | sociology, English, history, political science, general studies, Spanish language, French language, economics, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | computer and info science courses, computer networking, computer services management, database administration, computer programming courses, web design, computer support, webmastering, ... |
| Science | 19 | biology, ecology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | industrial tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Media | 1 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | social work, community organization |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 293 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 24 | 8 |
In 2005, Northern State had a total enrollment of 2,631 students (2,019 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 73% |
| Minnesota | 9% |
| North Dakota | 8% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Northern State offers campus housing for 781 of its 2,019 (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 | 846 | 803 | 95% | 400 | 50% |
| Men | 337 | 318 | 94% | 154 | 48% |
| Women | 509 | 485 | 95% | 246 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 626-2544
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,699 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,687 |
| Room and board | $ 3,980 |
| Room charge | $ 2,023 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,957 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Northern State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 626-2640
Northern State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $37,806 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $43,928 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $60,392 | 9 | $59,835 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $51,631 | 3 | $46,951 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $46,104 | 14 | $44,382 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $41,642 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $49,764 | 27 | $50,889 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 83 | 163 |
| Football | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Track | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Basketball | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 54 | 66 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
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
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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