About the Program
The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program at our Aberdeen site, which we also offer in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in any field and wish to obtain a B.S.N. The program takes 12 months to complete and starts once a year. At the Aberdeen site, the program starts in January. Students take coursework and participate in lecture, on-campus labs and clinical rotations in Aberdeen and surrounding communities. Classes meet on the campus of Northern State University.
Main Information
Before applying to the accelerated B.S.N. program, you must:
- Apply to SDSU for general admission to the university
- Complete the pre-requisite courses listed on the curriculum plan (you can verify course equivalences on the transfer equivalency site)
- Meet the technical standards and eligibility requirements.
The application to the accelerated B.S.N. program in Aberdeen is available on NursingCAS around March 1 each year. The deadline is June 1. Any changes or updates to this deadline can be found on the application page.
Check out our FAQs or please email or call our academic advisor if you have any questions.
| State | Price per credit | Est. curriculum cost |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Residents | $408 | $25,296 |
South Dakota Advantage | $408 | $25,296 |
| Non-Resident | $525 | $32,550 |
Minnesota Reciprocity | $458 | $28,396 |
» Estimated cost is based on 2023-2024 BOR tuition/fees.
» Additional costs will be incurred throughout the B.S.N. program, including but not limited to textbooks, background checks, AIT bundle, etc.
Financial Aid
SDSU is committed to helping students find the resources available to help pay for college — our Office of Financial Aid is here for you.
Admitted students must purchase a laptop computer that meets our computer requirement (unless you already have one) and complete the undergraduate nursing compliance requirements.
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