Northern State University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,239
Men / Women
43% / 57%
White
77%
Hispanic
6%
Mixed
4%
Native American
3%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
International
2%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
29%
Education
20%
Life & Natural Sciences
20%
Arts
6%
Engineering, Computing & Math
1%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$8,845
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$11,947
Est. In-State Cost
$11,442
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$15,455
10-Year ROI
$130,000
ROI Percentile
40th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
77%
4-Year Graduation Rate
35%
6-Year Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-Out Rate
27%
Weather
Comfortable Days
95 (20th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,750 (74th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
270 (84th pctl)
Muggyness
Very Dry
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85%
Yield (Unbound)
34%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
76%
SAT Range
980
–
1,160
ACT Range
18
–
24
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Arts and Sciences | 122 | 32% / 68% | 2% | $65,426 | |
| Information Technology | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | |||||
| Biology | 21 +1 | 19% / 81% | 0% | $72,849 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Ecology | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Health and Physical Education | |||||
| Kinesiology | 17 +1 | 41% / 59% | 6% | — | |
| Sport Management | 12 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $61,302 | |
| Criminal Justice | 12 +4 | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| English | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | — | |
| General Studies | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| History | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 18 +1 | 11% / 89% | 11% | $59,516 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 5 +3 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Art | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | |||||
| Graphic Design | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Studio Art | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Business | 57 | 51% / 49% | 4% | $65,048 | |
| Accounting | 10 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $64,505 | |
| Banking and Financial Services | 7 — | 86% / 14% | 0% | $79,709 | |
| Business Administration | 25 +2 | 60% / 40% | 4% | $61,294 | |
| Finance | 6 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $79,709 | |
| International Business | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 100% | — | |
| Marketing | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $53,638 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 56 | 23% / 77% | 0% | $50,049 | |
| Physical Education | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Elementary Education | 33 — | 3% / 97% | 0% | $50,049 | |
| English Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | |||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | — | |
| Special Education | 5 +4 | 20% / 80% | 0% | — | |
| Art Teacher Education | |||||
| Music Education | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — |