Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD · Public · 1,273 undergrads

• Admit rate: 93.0% (1,082 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 980–1160 (ACT 18–24)
• Undergraduates: 1,273 (2.3% international)
• Average net price: $15,812 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 49% (within 6 years)

Editor's notes

• Take the ACT even though admission doesn't require it. With a 3.75-3.89 GPA and no score, WolfPACT pays $6,000 over four years. An ACT of 28 or higher raises it to $16,000.
• Apply and file the FAFSA before March 1. That's the priority date for both federal aid and WolfPACT.

Sources

1. Northern State University, Admissions
2. Northern State University, Undergraduate Admission Requirements
3. Northern State University, Tuition and Fees
4. Northern State University, WolfPACT Scholarship
5. Northern State University, Freshman Scholarships
6. NSU Institutional Research, Snapshot of Northern State University (PDF)
7. Northern State University, Application Portal