Northern State University
| Former names | Northern Normal and Industrial School (1901–1939) Northern State Teachers College (1939–1964) Northern State College (1964–1989) | 
|---|---|
| Motto | Unleash your potential Join the pack | 
| Type | Public university | 
| Established | 1901 | 
| Endowment | $52 million | 
| President | Neal H. Schnoor | 
| Academic staff | 120 | 
| Students | 3,622 | 
| Location | , South Dakota, United States 45°27′05″N 98°29′01″W / 45.451461°N 98.483634°W | 
| Campus | Suburban | 
| Colors | Maroon and Gold | 
| Nickname | Wolves | 
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – NSIC | 
| Mascot | Thunder the Wolf | 
| Website | northern.edu | 
Northern State University (NSU) is a public university in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. NSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and offers 45 bachelor's degrees, 53 minors, six associate degrees, 16 pre-professional programs, 23 certificates and 10 graduate degrees.