Aberdeen, SD · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern State University (in-state) | $8,845 | — |
| SD average | $13,072 | -32% |
| National average | $18,082 | -51% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,845 | $35,380 |
| Out-of-state | $11,947 | $47,788 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Northern State University ranks 10 by in-state tuition among the 19 SD colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 35% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Northern State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Black Hills State University | $8,764 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,299 |
| Western Dakota Technical College | $8,294 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 |
In-state tuition at Northern State University is $8,845 per year; out-of-state students pay $11,947.
Northern State University in-state tuition is 32% below the SD average of $13,072.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Northern State University is 51% below that.
$8,845 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Northern State University comes to about $35,380 for an in-state student and $47,788 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Northern State University ranks 10 out of the 19 SD colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.