College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
93%
Enrollment
1,239
Graduation Rate
52%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,618
Retention Rate
75%
Admissions
ACT Range (25th–75th)18–24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,845
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,947
Avg Net Price
$17,094
Room & Board
$10,300
Total COA
$22,223
Median Debt
$22,320
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$13,560
$30,001–48,000
$14,226
$48,001–75,000
$16,444
$75,001–110,000
$19,236
$110,001+
$18,673
Pell Grant Rate: 12%
Federal Loan Rate: 23%
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Sticker Price$22,247
Estimated Net Price$17,094 (avg)
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Northern State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
52%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,618
Retention Rate
75%
Median Debt
$22,320
Top Programs
Education
20.2%
Business & Marketing
19.9%
Biology
11.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
9.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.3%
English
4.2%
Psychology
4.2%
Social Sciences
4.2%
Criminal Justice
3.9%
History
3.0%
Demographics
Men 42%Women 58%
White
79.9%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian
2.2%
Two or More
3.6%
International
2.1%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.