What division is Northern State?

Northern State competes at the NCAA Division II level in the NSIC.

What GPA do you need for Northern State?

The average GPA at Northern State is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Northern State?

Northern State has an enrollment of approximately 1,273 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Northern State?

Northern State has an acceptance rate of 93%.

How do I get recruited to play at Northern State?

To get recruited at Northern State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Northern State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Northern State

Aberdeen, SDD-IINSIC

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NCAA Division II

Division

1,273

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

93%

Acceptance

49%

Graduation

77%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Northern State is a NCAA Division II program in the NSIC, located in Aberdeen, SD. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northern State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

49%

Acceptance

93%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Avg SAT

1,090

Retention

77%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$41,536

Coaching Staff99 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Northern State Athletics

Northern State is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Aberdeen, SD, competing in the NSIC. With an enrollment of 1,273 students, Northern State offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northern State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Northern State is 3.2. The school maintains a 49% graduation rate.

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