Northern State University Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
78.14%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.94%
Freshmen Enrollment
299
SAT Scores
990
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,322 students have applied and 1,033 students have allowed to admit to Northern State University (Acceptance rate: 78.14%). NSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.94 % where 299 students have finally enrolled out of 1,033 admitted students.
NSU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Black Hills State University and Mount Marty University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 82.52%).
NSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 27.78%).
How to Apply to Northern State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NSU. NSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.northern.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.northern.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://northern.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.northern.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.northern.edu/veterans-and-active-military-education-benefits |
| Athletic | northern.edu/sites/default/files/srtk-plus-more-2022.pdf |
| Disability Service | https://northern.edu/student-life/health-wellness/student-accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Northern State University is 990 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Northern State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,030). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern State University | 990 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,030 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota | 1,131 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Northern State University, 8 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 990 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 410 | 450 | 580 |
| Mathematics | 390 | 540 | 570 |
| Total | 800 | 990 | 1,150 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Northern State University, 246 students submitted ACT scores (82% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 24 |
NSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Northern State University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |