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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

North Dakota State University

Fargo, North Dakota 58108-6050

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North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Fargo with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9.6K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,203 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,334.

Established
1890
Mascot
Thundar
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Division II North Central Conference (NCC)
Division
Division I

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96%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
9,567Students
18:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$62,203Earnings 10yr
$16,334Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

North Dakota State University-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.8%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,857
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,511
Room & Board$9,565
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$23,391
Average Net Price$16,334
Median Debt at Graduation$23,199
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,647
$30–48K$12,429
$48–75K$14,166
$75–110K$17,427
$110K+$19,218

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,334

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

72

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (232)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
9,567
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85%
Black 3%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.7%
Freshman Retention76.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,312
8 Years$57,779
10 Years$62,203

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,400
Men
$63,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#231
Forbes
#275
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#147

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from ND state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
215 mi(373 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
509 mi(882 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
550 mi(953 min)

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