Admission & test scores

Northern State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 980–1160 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 21. Northern State University admits 93% of applicants — largely open. 77% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range980–1160middle half of admits

ACT midpoint21admitted students

Acceptance rate93%largely open

First-year retention77%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

980

Average

1089

75th percentile

1160

A quarter of admitted students scored below 980 and a quarter above 1160. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 1,273.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Fort Hays State University Hays, Kansas	1089	—	90%	$5,923
Nicholls State University Thibodaux, Louisiana	1090	23	91%	$8,149
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	1090	22	59%	$10,428
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana	1090	—	99%	$8,373
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, Mississippi	1090	21	90%	$8,492
University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee	1088	—	72%	$10,728

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Northern State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Northern State University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 980 and 1160 on the SAT, with an average of 1089. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Northern State University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 21.

How hard is it to get into Northern State University?

Northern State University admits 93% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 77% return for a second year.

Does Northern State University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.