| State | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 213 | 68.27% |
| North Dakota | 25 | 8.01% |
| North Dakota | 25 | 8.01% |
| California | 15 | 4.81% |
| Arizona | 4 | 1.28% |
| Colorado | 3 | 0.96% |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 0.96% |
| Iowa | 2 | 0.64% |
| Washington | 2 | 0.64% |
| Nebraska | 2 | 0.64% |
| Alaska | 1 | 0.32% |
| Nevada | 1 | 0.32% |
| Ohio | 1 | 0.32% |
| Oregon | 1 | 0.32% |
| Kentucky | 1 | 0.32% |
| Kansas | 1 | 0.32% |
| Idaho | 1 | 0.32% |
| Wyoming | 1 | 0.32% |
The majority of the NSU students who live in the U.S. are from South Dakota. Student location diversity is considered average.