Top Ranked North Dakota Colleges

The Best Colleges in North Dakota Ranked for 2019

These are the best four year colleges in North Dakota as ranked by CollegeSimply. This North Dakota ranking is a subset of our national ranking of the best colleges in America. Our ranking methodology is purely statistical and not subjective in nature. Measuring factors include but are not limited to: student body intellect as indicated by admission scores, graduation rate and admission selectivity. In order to be considered for the ranking, a school must offer four year undergraduate degrees, selectively admit students and be a non-profit institution. Leading the 2019 ranking as the best college in North Dakota is Trinity Bible College.

List of The Best Colleges & Universities in North Dakota

Rank	College	National Academic Rank1	National Selectivity Rank2	National Graduation Rank3
1	Trinity Bible College	482	189	1,439
2	University of North Dakota	354	1,233	731
3	North Dakota State University Main Campus	220	1,431	732
4	University of Mary	778	1,022	798
5	Minot State University	432	790	1,345
6	Jamestown College	1,120	673	1,111
7	Valley City State University	928	1,023	1,143
8	Mayville State University	1,589	270	1,521
9	Dickinson State University	1,119	1,553	1,510

Ranking Methodology

Overall Rank is calculated based on the following school characteristics.

¹National Academic Rank is calculated using standardized test admission data as well as GPA data for admitted freshman.
²National Selectivity Rank is based on admission selectivity for incoming students starting the 2016-2017 academic year.
³National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.