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University of North Dakota
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  • 4 Year
  • GRAND FORKS, ND

Report Card

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

About

3501 UNIVERSITY AVE STOP 8357
GRAND FORKS, ND 58202
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
From University of North Dakota

Lead your own way at the University of North Dakota. Whether you want to save lives, teach first-graders, engineer the future, soar across skies or direct your own Fortune 500 company, UND will make you a leader in action. Choose from 225+ fields of study — including the state’s only medical and law degrees — and do it all without breaking the bank.

UND provides one of the best values in the country. Our combined tuition, fees and room/meal plans cost about $3,000 less per year than the national average. Plus, we’re dedicated to helping you graduate on time, which means less debt and a faster return on your investment.

But it’s not all work and no play. UND is home to 17 Division I athletic teams. Shout until the rafters shake inside the crown jewel of hockey stadiums or tailgate with the best of football fans. Our safe, vibrant community — with its miles of green trails and state-of-the-art recreation — is the place where memories are made.

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University of North Dakota 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
February 1
Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Range
1110-1290
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$17,425 / 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
$5,576 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
64%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 59 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 80 responses
55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 80 responses

Majors

Cyber Security

academic spotlight

Today’s computer systems provide critical functionality and services to energy networks, transportation, health care, and manufacturing infrastructure. Security, reliability and resiliency vulnerabilities make these systems prone to cyber-attacks. UND's Cyber Security degree offers an opportunity to be a part of the solution to this growing threat.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    42%
  • On Campus
    32%
  • Online
    25%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,004 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,924
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 48 responses
  • Some motivated others are not. Most do the work.
    33%
  • Motivated
    27%
  • Friendly
    15%
  • Smart
    8%
  • Complacent
    6%
  • Outgoing
    4%
  • Selfish
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 94 responses
Poll
68%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 98 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 52 responses
  • Cold
    31%
  • Amazing!
    25%
  • Awesome
    17%
  • Need to Succeed
    10%
  • You could get lost in the crowd
    6%
  • Home away from home
    4%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 45 responses

University of North Dakota Reviews

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