Northern State University

Founded in 1901, Northern State University located in Aberdeen, SD, provides students with a transformative education. The Northern Experience emphasizes quality academic programs, personalized attention, strong student support, and accessibility. Northern proudly offers nationally accredited academic programs in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Sport Sciences, Psychology and Counseling, and Fine Arts. Northern offers more than a dozen pre-professional programs in the health sciences and is launching a Nursing program in fall 2025 (pending HLC approval). Northern and the community of Aberdeen, South Dakota, partner to foster a safe, inviting and supportive community; outdoor recreational opportunities; diverse social and cultural events; and experiential learning, including paid internships. The Northern Innovation and Startup Center hosts free workshops and pitch competitions to foster entrepreneurship among Northern’s approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

WUE-Eligible Programs

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WUE Contact Info

  (800) 678-5330

  admissions@northern.edu

Supplimentary Information

Tuition

  • Through WUE You'd Save: $-1
  • WUE: $10,718
  • Resident: $7,616
  • Nonresident: $10,718

NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for 2023-2024. Fees are additional.

IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.

WUE Admissions Info*

  • WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, all majors
  • Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: No
  • Separate WUE Application Req'd: No

*Requirements may vary by major

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