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University description (as per official university website)
In 1889, Brown County residents, especially State Senator James M. Lawson, banker Isaac Lincoln and Father Robert W. Haire, led the successful effort to create a higher educational institution in Aberdeen. Local citizens donated 23 acres for the campus on the southern edge of the city.
Initially, the institution began as the Industrial Institute of South Dakota. It became a dual purpose school when the legislature added a teacher preparation program and changed the name to the Northern Normal and Industrial School in 1901.
Today Northern State University boasts an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students from 36 states and 20 foreign countries. NSU's challenging, multifaceted curriculum offers 38 majors and 42 minors, as well as six associate, eight pre-professional and nine graduate degree areas.
THE CAMPUS
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.
Academic Departments:
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Business
School of Education
School of Fine Arts
Graduate Studies
Center for International Business
Center for Statewide E-learning
College of Arts and Sciences
* Biology
* Chemistry and Physics
* English and Linguistics
* History and Geography
* Modern Languages and Speech Communication
* Mathematics
* Political Science and Sociology
School of Business
* Accounting and Business Law
* Banking and Financial Services
* Economics and Finance
* Management and Marketing
* Management Information Systems
School of Education
* Elementary and Secondary Education
* Health and Physical Education
* Psychology and Counseling
* Special Education
School of Fine Arts
* Art
* Music
* Theater
Graduate Studies
University College
Honors Program
FINANCIAL AID
At Northern, more than 80 percent of students receive some form of financial aid, totaling more than $13.6 million. NSU offers several types of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and college work-study. Most aid is awarded on the basis of need (scholarships and some loans are an exception). To receive maximum consideration for financial aid, you should apply no later than March 1st of the year you wish to enroll. To receive financial assistance from NSU, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
