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North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University is a large, public institution located in Fargo, nd. Founded in 1890, North Dakota State University offers undergraduate degrees in 232 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 9,795 undergraduates
cost $10,792 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into North Dakota State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 95.7%
SAT score average 1120
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.54
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! North Dakota State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Engineering and Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Mechanical Engineering
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,792
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,300
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $3,476
Cost of attendance* $24,368
Average financial aid package $14,036
Estimated cost $10,332 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,446
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,300
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $3,476
Cost of attendance* $29,022
Average financial aid package $14,036
Estimated cost $14,986 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? North Dakota State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,795, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

11,952

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At North Dakota State University, students love their Saddle and Sirloin, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58108-6050
phone 701-231-8011
address https://www.ndsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Saddle and sirloin

Students today, leaders forever

Chi alpha christian organization

Fraternities/sororities

Cru

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about North Dakota State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is North Dakota State University?

North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, nd.

What is the acceptance rate at North Dakota State University? 

The acceptance rate for North Dakota State University is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for North Dakota State University?

The average high school GPA for North Dakota State University students was 3.54.

How much does it cost for 4 years at North Dakota State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at North Dakota State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $97,472.

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