Northern State University
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Northern State University is a public college in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and has been named to the Best Online Colleges Midwest award list. Its online program features 7 online degree options. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $15,882 and the per-credit hour charge is $292. The school offers credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.northern.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:No
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
- Remedial services:Yes
Demographics
Part-time students
1,731 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:1,136
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:238
- Pell Grant students:402
- Online and distance education undergrad students:1,069
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Part-time students60%
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Students over 25 years old8%
Cost
In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$295
In-district tuition and fees
$8,845
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Online & Distance Programs
Online/Distance degrees offered
8 degrees
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics(1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(5)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:44%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
16 students
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:No
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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