Public University in South Dakota

Northern State University:
Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, about 125 miles (200 km) northeast of Pierre. At Northern your success matters. We are committed to providing graduate and undergraduate programs to promote excellence in teaching and learning, to support research, scholarly and creative activities, and to provide service to the State of South Dakota, the region, and the nation. Go farther - check out Northern State University.

Northern State University serves more than 2200 students representing 36 states. A challenging, multifaceted curriculum offers 38 majors, 42 minors, 6 associate, 8 preprofessional and 9 graduate degree areas including Law; Medicine; International Business Studies; Management; Marketing; Accounting; Journalism; Economics; Forensic Science; Psychology and Counseling; Teacher Education; Health and Physical Education; Multimedia Graphic Design, Music; Physics; Chemistry; Philosophy and others.

Aberdeen is a place of blue sky, clean air and wide open spaces. The city began in the late nineteenth century when the railroads were built through Dakota Territory, and it grew into a strong agricultural center that has now diversified into manufacturing and service. With a population of about 25,000, Aberdeen is the third largest city in the state. It combines the traditional Midwestern hospitality with the progressiveness of a metropolitan area to create a safe and friendly environment which fosters the pursuit of education.

Location and Facilities:

Northern State University claims one of the most beautiful campuses in the Midwest. Trees shade its 72 acres, and during the spring, summer and fall flowers bloom along walkways that are closed to all but pedestrian traffic. The most historic of its 21 buildings border a park-like center known as The Green. Every point on campus is within easy walking distance of downtown Aberdeen.