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North Dakota State University
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  • 4 Year
  • FARGO, ND

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

1301 12TH AVENUE NORTH
FARGO, ND 58108
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
From North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University makes an exceptional education accessible to all. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, NDSU is home to about 13,000 students from 49 states and 75 countries. By joining one of our 300 student clubs and organizations, you will build lifelong friendships and have experiences that will prepare you for your future. With a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and more than 69% of classes having 40 students or fewer, faculty are focused on nurturing your potential. NDSU is a truly welcoming community where your journey is as important as your achievements. 

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North Dakota State University Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95%
SAT Range
1050-1260
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No

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Cost

Net Price
$16,677 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,089 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 67 responses
77%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 91 responses
68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 90 responses

Majors

School of Design, Architecture and Art

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The School of Design, Architecture and Art is comprised of the Department of Architecture, the Department of Landscape Architecture and the Department of Visual Arts. This collection of disciplines are focused on design and art-related disciplines. Students in our disciplines become Architects, Landscape Architects, Planners, Graphic Designers, Art Educators and Studio Artists.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    48%
  • On Campus
    48%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
9,019 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,180
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 65 responses
  • Friendly, motivated, intelligent and hard working
    43%
  • Very friendly and motivated
    32%
  • Lots of hard working and intelligent students.
    18%
  • In there own world, not to concerned about others
    5%
  • Outgoing
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
63%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 101 responses
Poll
71%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 120 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 67 responses
  • The best cold, football loving, caring community
    63%
  • Welcoming, great school spirit
    19%
  • Research based
    12%
  • Generous
    3%
  • Boring student life
    1%
  • Underrated
    1%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
65%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
94%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 51 responses

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