Northern State University

Northern State University, also known as NSU, is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. It was established in 1901 as the Northern Normal and Industrial School. Charles F. Koehler was the first president of the school. It became Northern State Teachers College in 1939 and Northern State College in 1964. It was awarded university status on February 6, 1989, and adopted its current name. NSU is beautifully nestled in an area of more than 70 acres in Aberdeen. It is divided into the following academic schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Fine Arts
• University College

NSU has several student organizations and clubs including the History Club, Association of Honors Students, Psychology Club, NSU Collegians for Life, NSU Business Club, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Black Student Union, Sigma Alpha Iota, Native American Student’s Association, Spanish Club, and Campus Crusade for Christ.

Northern State University Highlights

Where Northern State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and music.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Northern State Students

The student enrollment at Northern State was 2,578 in 2007 (1,930 full-time equivalent).

About 51% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 49% of the class.

Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students and graduate students are 18%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Northern State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Northern State provides on-campus housing for 645 of its 1,930 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Northern State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Northern State is in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for major sports.

Northern State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 79 male students received the aid (men were 54% of those receiving aid) and 68 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 46% of students receiving such aid) .

Northern State Admissions (2007)

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