North Dakota State University Main Campus

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Fargo, ND
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Overview

Total enrollment

11,952

Location Fargo, North Dakota
Website ndsu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

North Dakota State University (NDSU), located in Fargo, North Dakota's largest city, occupies a 258-acre main campus near the Minnesota border. The land-grant institution, established in 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College, serves as a major research university with significant focus on agriculture, engineering, pharmacy, and business programs. The campus features a mix of historic brick buildings and modern academic facilities, with residence halls housing primarily first-year students and apartment-style options for upperclassmen. NDSU competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Bison, with the football program achieving notable success in the Football Championship Subdivision, winning multiple national championships.

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Ratings

NDSU is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for North Dakota State University Main Campus within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#601
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#194
Best Colleges in North Dakota

#3
Best Public Colleges in North Dakota

#2
Best Value Colleges in North Dakota

#13

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 968/1216
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25
GPA 3.53

Acceptance Rate

95%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 32%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

North Dakota Resident Tuition

$11,110

Out of State Resident Tuition

$15,764

Breakdown

Tuition $11,110
Books and Supplies $1,100
Other Fees $1,801
Room and Board $9,928
Budget for Other Expenses $3,476
Total One Year Cost $27,415

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at North Dakota State University Main Campus are Business, Engineering, and Health Professions. 19% of students major in Business, 14% in Engineering, and 9% in Health Professions.