Campus Vibe
Urban
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
Campus Visits
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77%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
9,296Students
17:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$63,552Earnings 10yr
$18,998Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of North Dakota Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate77.1%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,998
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5800.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
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
Programs (228)
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
8 Years$58,225
10 Years$63,552
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$47,600
Men
$66,400
Rankings
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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
272 mi(471 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
557 mi(965 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
622 mi(1078 min)