North Dakota State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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North Dakota State University is a large four-year, public school with 12,245 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1890 and is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Fargo, North Dakota.

Academic Offerings

At North Dakota State University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
144
North Dakota State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 144 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Agriculture, Business, Nursing, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at North Dakota State University is fair at 75% (above North Dakota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at North Dakota State University is average - 64%. Nearly 1% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at North Dakota State University is decent -- 17:1. Learn more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are slightly high - around $14,000 annually. The additional fees at North Dakota State University (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,500; which totals $15,500 per academic year.

Read the details about North Dakota State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 8,535 applications were submitted and 8,166 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at North Dakota State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
North Dakota State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at North Dakota State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
North Dakota State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 5,600 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- around $4,200 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at North Dakota State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, North Dakota State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

North Dakota State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
North Dakota State University
1301 12th Avenue North
Fargo, North Dakota
58108-6050, USA
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