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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202-8193

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences

University of North Dakota is a public institution in Grand Forks with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 9.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,552 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,998.

Established
1883
Motto
Lux et Lex
Mascot
The Fighting Hawk
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA's Division I
Division
Division II

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77%Acceptance
SAT Avg
9,296Students
17:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$63,552Earnings 10yr
$18,998Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,951
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,570
Room & Board$11,046
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$24,580
Average Net Price$18,998
Median Debt at Graduation$22,057
Monthly Payment (10yr)$234

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,914
$30–48K$13,615
$48–75K$18,625
$75–110K$19,282
$110K+$20,640

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$15,238

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

70

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

18

Burglary

4

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

6

Motor Vehicle Theft

7

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

19

Drug Arrests

14

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (228)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
9,296
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 3%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.3%
Freshman Retention83.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,588
10 Years$63,552

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#244
vs 2024
Forbes
#234
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#207
vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Original President's Mansion Founding UND was founded in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state.
  • UND was founded with a liberal arts foundation and expanded to include scientific research.
  • The first building at UND, Old Main, housed all classrooms, offices, dorm rooms, and a library.
  • In 1918, UND was the country's hardest-hit single institution by the flu epidemic that killed 1,400 people in North Dakota alone.

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
272 mi(471 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
557 mi(965 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
622 mi(1078 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul279 mi
MKE Milwaukee562 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare607 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive
New York, NY1238 mi · ~35h 46m drive
Hartford, CT1262 mi · ~36h 27m drive
Providence, RI1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive
Albany, NY1185 mi · ~34h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY1064 mi · ~30h 44m drive
Rochester, NY995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Buffalo, NY946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Philadelphia, PA1215 mi · ~35h 6m drive
Pittsburgh, PA988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
Harrisburg, PA1128 mi · ~32h 35m drive
Newark, NJ1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive
Washington, DC1177 mi · ~34h drive
Baltimore, MD1179 mi · ~34h 4m drive
Atlanta, GA1179 mi · ~34h 4m drive
Charlotte, NC1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive
Raleigh, NC1261 mi · ~36h 26m drive
Miami, FL1784 mi · ~51h 32m drive
Orlando, FL1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive
Tampa, FL1587 mi · ~45h 51m drive
Nashville, TN967 mi · ~27h 56m drive
New Orleans, LA1296 mi · ~37h 26m drive
Richmond, VA1222 mi · ~35h 18m drive
Chicago, IL622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
Detroit, MI784 mi · ~22h 39m drive
Minneapolis, MN272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
St. Louis, MO729 mi · ~21h 4m drive
Kansas City, MO622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
Indianapolis, IN782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Columbus, OH888 mi · ~25h 39m drive
Cleveland, OH873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
Milwaukee, WI557 mi · ~16h 5m drive
Dallas, TX1047 mi · ~30h 15m drive
Houston, TX1258 mi · ~36h 21m drive
Austin, TX1220 mi · ~35h 15m drive
San Antonio, TX1280 mi · ~36h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA1453 mi · ~41h 59m drive
San Francisco, CA1453 mi · ~41h 59m drive
San Diego, CA1483 mi · ~42h 51m drive
Seattle, WA1168 mi · ~33h 45m drive
Portland, OR1219 mi · ~35h 13m drive
Denver, CO689 mi · ~19h 54m drive
Phoenix, AZ1267 mi · ~36h 36m drive
Salt Lake City, UT881 mi · ~25h 27m drive
Honolulu, HI3796 mi · ~109h 40m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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