Top Rated North Dakota Public Colleges

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in North Dakota as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the best public college in North Dakota is University of North Dakota. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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University of North Dakota Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Grand Forks, ND
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  • Aug 17 application deadline

UND is a public university known for undergraduate aviation and aerospace sciences. The campus sits in a college-town setting in Grand Forks near the Minnesota border.

#1 Best Public Universities in North Dakota 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1110-1290
  • Avg GPA 3.5
  • Acceptance Rate 77%
  • Net Price $18,076
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North Dakota State University Main Campus Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Fargo, ND
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  • Aug 1 application deadline

NDSU is a large public university known for undergraduate agriculture, engineering, and pharmacy. The main campus sits in Fargo along the Red River.

#3 Best Colleges in North Dakota 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 968-1216
  • Avg GPA 3.53
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $15,596
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Minot State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Minot, ND
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  • Jun 30 application deadline

Minot State is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education, nursing, and business. The compact campus sits in the small city of Minot in north-central North Dakota.

#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 930-1140
  • Avg GPA 3.42
  • Acceptance Rate 65%
  • Net Price $13,092
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Valley City State University Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Valley City, ND
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Valley City State is a small public university known for undergraduate teacher education. The campus sits in the small town of Valley City along the Sheyenne River.

#4 Best Public Universities in North Dakota 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 830-1070
  • Avg GPA 3.31
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $12,442
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Dickinson State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Dickinson, ND
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Dickinson State is a small public university known for undergraduate teacher education and nursing. The campus is in the small city of Dickinson in western North Dakota.

#5 Best Public Universities in North Dakota 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 875-1130
  • Avg GPA 3.11
  • Acceptance Rate 37%
  • Net Price $14,698
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Mayville State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Mayville, ND
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Mayville State is a small public university known for undergraduate teacher education and business. The campus sits in the rural town of Mayville in eastern North Dakota.

#6 Best Public Universities in North Dakota
  • SAT Range 880-1250
  • Avg GPA 3.14
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,069
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