Applying to NSU

Northern State University's acceptance rate is 92.98% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,082 students applied and 1,006 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into NSU.
NSU's acceptance rate places 5th out of 11 South Dakota colleges with competitive admission.
To apply to NSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Northern State University is 92.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.01%. 444 men and 638 women applied to NSU and 408 men and 593 women students were accepted.
Among them, 135 men and 184 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at NSU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at NSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,08244463800
Admitted1,00640859300
Enrolled32213518400
Acceptance Rate 92.98%91.89%92.95%--
Yield 32.01%33.09%31.03%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Northern State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 2 students (1% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 260 students (82%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at NSU.
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at NSU. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 20.
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at NSU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total000
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing000
SAT Math000
ACT Composite182124
ACT Math172125
ACT English162023
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at NSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northern State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
NSU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankRequired
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $20 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Northern State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to NSU.
Admission Information for Applying to NSU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$20
Graduate Application Fees$35
Admission Informationwww.northern.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://apply.northern.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
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