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Northern State University

Aberdeen, Washington, United States

  • Cost of Living$ 25,620
  • Tuition Fee From$ 10,717
  • Country Rank#824
  • Batch Strength30,917
  • Global Diversity14%
  • Gender Ratio47 : 53

Northern State University Admission

Acceptance Rate

Northern State University acceptance rate is 78% for international students in 2024. The university makes sure that only 78 students are admitted out of every 100 applications received. 

 

The school accepted 80% of applicants during the 2021-2022 academic year, reflecting its midrange acceptance standards accessible to many students. Its retention rate stood at 68%, with over two-thirds of full-time students from Fall 2020 continuing their studies in Fall 2021. However, the six-year graduation rate was 48% for the first-time students who began in Fall 2015.

 

 Entry Requirements

Students can apply through the Online Portal with an application fee of $20 for undergraduate students and $35 for graduate students. The university offers more than 100+ courses for overseas students hoping to pursue a degree in the USA. The process for applying for admission need to follow the basic Northern State University entry requirements listed below -

 

Documents Required:

  • Official Transcripts in English
  • Scores of SAT/ACT or GMAT/GRE
  • Score of English Proficiency test
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Passport ID pages
  • Evidence of enough funds for one year
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Any other documents required

 

Fees

The Northern State University fees for some of the popular courses are as follows -

  • BA in Special Edition: $16,517 (per year)
  • BS in Management Information Systems: $10,717 /Yr
  • BS in Biology: $16,517 (per year)
  • BS in Business Administration: $16,517 (per year)
  • Bachelor of Biotechnology: $10,717 /Yr
  • Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Spanish - $10,717 /Yr
  • Bachelor of Science [B.S] Chemistry - $10,717 /Yr
  • Master of Education [M.Ed] Institutional Endorsement - $18,664 /Yr

 

English Language Proficiency Requirements

International students whose first language is not English, need to prove English proficiency to ensure that all students are able to successfully participate in its academic programmes. Applicants can demonstrate their English language proficiency by submitting scores from the TOEFL or IELTS exams, or other equivalent tests. The minimum scores required may vary depending on the programme of study. These test scores must at least meet the following criteria -

 

Tests

UG Minimum Score Requirements

PG Minimum Score Requirements

IELTS

5.5

6.5

TOEFL (iBT)

61

79

TOEFL (PBT)

500

550

PTE

42

58

DET

85

100

 

Placements

The Northern State University Placement & Career Service Centre is committed to assisting students as they investigate their employment possibilities and career options. The online job posting database at NSU is called Wolf Work, and it is accessible to both current students and graduates. Within six months of graduating, around 96% of the university’s alumni finds employment. Furthermore, data reveals that 47% of students are employed even before graduating and more than 150 employers visited the campus in the past to recruit students.