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Northern State University
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  • ABERDEEN, SD
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Northern State University
#2 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in South Dakota
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    Northern State University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for NSU?

    Northern admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 79%. Students that get into Northern have an average SAT score between 990-1140 or an average ACT score of 19-25. The regular admissions application deadline for Northern is rolling.
    How to Apply
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    79%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    1,038
    SAT Range
    990-1140
    SAT Reading
    480-580
    SAT Math
    510-560
    Students Submitting SAT
    2%
    ACT Range
    19-25
    ACT English
    17-24
    ACT Math
    18-25
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    89%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Offers Early Action
    Application Fee
    $20
    Application Website
    northern.edu/apply-northern
    Accepts Common App
    No
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Recommended
    • Recommendations
      Considered but not required
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