University of North Dakota
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$8,540
Avg in-state tuition
$12,810
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,796, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 99 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,540, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $12,810.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
87% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1230
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
83%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
76%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
49%
Socio-economic diversity
19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
46
Total Online Enrollment
11,293
Percent of Programs Online
81% On-campus
19% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 7% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 11% online
Graduate Certificate 35% online
Master's 31% online
Doctorate 10% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $8,540 | $12,810 |
Graduate | $11,060 | $16,590 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $800 |
On-campus room and board | $9,976 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,446 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,976 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,446 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,446 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $22,762 | $27,032 |
Off-campus without family | $22,762 | $27,032 |
Off-campus with family | $12,786 | $17,056 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
27%
Institution Grant Aid
84%
Pell Grant
19%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American Indian/Native American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Chinese Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Investments and Securities
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Petroleum Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Norwegian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation Science
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
20Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
24Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
25Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
26Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Air Traffic Controller
BA
MA
DOC
Flight Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Air Transportation, Other
BA
MA
DOC
27Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
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