Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Fargo, North Dakota |
| Online | ndsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Fargo, North Dakota, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,880 prospective students applied, and 7,415 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,307 enrolled in the school. 10,347 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,499 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,606 plus fees of $1,562. NDSU is ranked 456 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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NDSU is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for North Dakota State University Main Campus within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#456 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#153 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in North Dakota
#2 in Best Public Colleges in North Dakota
#489 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in North Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1028/1243 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
North Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,562 |
| Room and Board | $8,878 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,246 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,562 |
| Room and Board | $8,878 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,549 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Engineering | 14% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Agriculture | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200332 IPEDS survey data for North Dakota State University Main Campus.
Current students may use the North Dakota State University Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.