Northern State U. ranked No. 2 in Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

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Northern State University was once again named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Higher Education Institutions in the Midwest. This is the fourth-year in a row NSU has been listed in this National Ranking. This year, NSU is rated number 2 and is the only South Dakota institution to be recognized in the undergraduate Midwest category.

This honor comes just months after U.S. News & World Report recognized NSU as the Most Affordable Higher Education Institution in the Midwest.

“We are honored to have been selected again and to have increased our place in these rankings. This fourth-year in a row selection by U.S. News & World Report verifies what students are telling us about the quality of educational experience here at Northern,” said NSU President Jim Smith.

“Our size, academic quality, curriculum offerings, level of athletic completion, and broad-based student activities platform make us the quality institution that we are. Obviously, as President, I am extremely proud of this national ranking and the recognition that follows.”

A complete listing of the 2012 rankings can be found on newsstands September 20 and by going to www.usnews.com/colleges.

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