The Best North Dakota Small Colleges

The Best Small Colleges in North Dakota for 2024

These are the top ranked small, public and private, four-year colleges in North Dakota as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment under 3,000. Small colleges allow students a more intimate and personalized experience where it's more likely you will get to know your professors. Leading the list for 2024 is Valley City State University. Learn how the Best Small Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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Valley City State University
V
Valley City, ND
 

Valley City State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,658enrollment
  • $12,164net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Minot State University
M
Minot, ND

Minot State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 2,777enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 992-1178SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Mayville State University
M
Mayville, ND

Mayville State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,123enrollment
  • $14,347net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 880-1250SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Dickinson State University
D
Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $14,971net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Jamestown College
J
Jamestown, ND
 

Jamestown College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $19,950net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA