7% of the students at Northern State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $23,495 | $26,597 |
| Tuition | $8,845 | $11,947 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $9,150 | $9,150 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Transportation & Other | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 96% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 42% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 66% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 68% |
Northern State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Northern State University was 3.14.
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Elementary Education and Teaching |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Accounting |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Psychology, General |
| Ecology |
| Chemistry, General |
| Mathematics, General |
| Sociology, General |
| Art/Art Studies, General |
| History, General |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
| Music, General |