Northern State University SAT and ACT scores
Aberdeen, SD · public college · 2,932 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Northern State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Northern State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Northern State University scored 980 to 1160, with an average of 1089. A score at or above 1070 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Northern State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 24. A 24 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Northern State University require the SAT or ACT?
Northern State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Northern State University accept the CLT?
Northern State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in South Dakota with similar scores
- Black Hills State UniversitySAT 965–1135
- Mount Marty UniversityACT 18–25
- South Dakota State UniversitySAT 1060–1240
- University of South DakotaSAT 1125–1315
- South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologySAT 1140–1340
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- College of Staten Island CUNYSAT 890–1250
- Indiana University-South BendSAT 950–1190
- Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionSAT 960–1180
- La Roche UniversitySAT 940–1200
- Lubbock Christian UniversitySAT 950–1190
- Middle Georgia State UniversitySAT 950–1190
More about Northern State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Northern State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026