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North Dakota State University

#1 in Best Colleges in North Dakota
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Fargo, ND
  • 1,178 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
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    ndsu.edu
    (701) 231-8011
    1301 12th Avenue North
    Fargo, ND 58108
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    About North Dakota State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Missouri Valley Conference
    From North Dakota State University

    NDSU excels in areas of innovative and technology-driven research, with more than $153 million in annual research expenditures as reported in the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development Survey. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

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    North Dakota State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    93%
    SAT Range
    1080-1280
    ACT Range
    21-26
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,472/ 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
    $5,149/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    90%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    76%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.67 responses
    75%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.85 responses
    67%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.84 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      208 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      154 Graduates
    • Human Development
      138 Graduates
    • Business
      99 Graduates
    • Psychology
      90 Graduates
    • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
      89 Graduates
    • Agricultural Business
      80 Graduates
    • Accounting
      79 Graduates
    • Crop and Soil Sciences
      76 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      75 Graduates

    Engineering

    Our students like to find solutions to everyday problems. They're curious entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who design and build the future. Our graduates manage multimillion-dollar construction sites, invent new renewable products and develop next-generation technology to make the world better.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    10,782Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,202
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    22%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 59 responses
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    • Friendly, motivated, intelligent and hard working
      46%
    • Very friendly and motivated
      32%
    • Lots of hard working and intelligent students.
      20%
    • In there own world, not to concerned about others
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    63%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.95 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.114 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 62 responses
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    • The best cold, football loving, caring community
      63%
    • Welcoming, great school spirit
      19%
    • Research based
      13%
    • Generous
      3%
    • Boring student life
      2%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $48,200/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      58%
      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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      The medium size of the school is what I was initially really attracted to! That being said, I love how home-towny it feels. I am from Minneapolis, so I definitely wanted to be somewhere smaller and that was more tight-knit. NDSU is definitely that; I see someone I know on campus everyday, and I still see new people everyday! I think my favorite thing about the school is how welcoming the students are, I was so surprised how kind strangers can actually be. For example, my freshmen year I was walking on the sidewalk and sneezed, someone nearby said bless you (which almost never would have happened in Minneapolis-- unless you knew the person). This is a school where people do truly treat others how they wish to be treated. At the moment, I have no bad words to say!
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      I love NDSU! During my high school career, I knew immediately that I wanted so very badly to attend NDSU. Now that I am a current student of North Dakota State University, I have not regretted my choice one bit. Other than the fact that it is super cold... but that is besides the point. The professors have always wanted the best for their students, and make sure that they are successful. Whether its setting up appointments with them or going to open office hours with the professors, they are always understanding for the student. Students also have a great deal of resources including many computer labs, tutoring, and great advisors to help if needed.
      North Dakota State University has been my home away from home. I have nothing but positive things to say about the people, professors, campus, and community in Fargo. I feel very safe on and off campus and Fargo is a great college town with many things to do. NDSU has hundreds of clubs and on campus activities that you can be sure to find something to get involved in that you will enjoy! NDSU has made the transition from high school to college feel very smooth and easy as they provide you with many resources to succeed.