North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	5,563
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	65%

Located in Fargo, North Dakota, NDSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that NDSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at NDSU is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in North Dakota is 13-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

NDSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,601

Cost of attendance at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$7,345
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,076

Cost of attendance at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$9,639
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus received on average $4,089 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,089

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	409	18%	$4,337	$1,773,876
Other Federal Grant	1,884	83%	$1,374	$2,588,015
State Grant/Scholarships	583	26%	$2,363	$1,377,578
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,187	52%	$3,755	$4,457,589
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,060	91%	$4,089	$8,423,182

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Dakota State University-Main Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Dakota State University-Main Campus students is 64.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.1%.

64.9%

asian 48.6% 17 students
African American 53.3% 32 students
white 66.6% 1,493 students
unknown 57.6% 19 students
hispanic 61.2% 30 students
International Students 50.0% 7 students
Mixed Race 41.3% 31 students

Sport Conferences

Football Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball The Summit League
Basketball The Summit League
Track and Cross Country The Summit League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

North Dakota State University-Main Campus provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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