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North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, NDPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in the city setting of Fargo, ND. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading589 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math616 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Engineering13% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,133
Earnings 5yr: $140,135
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,175
Earnings 5yr: $128,964
Debt: $19,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,874
Earnings 5yr: $121,884
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,019
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,510
Earnings 5yr: $92,081
Debt: $22,000
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,878
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,511
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,876
Earnings 5yr: $88,342
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,702
Earnings 5yr: $86,495
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,562
Earnings 5yr: $88,466
Debt: $25,959
Agricultural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,529
Earnings 5yr: $86,932
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,016
Earnings 5yr: $85,379
Debt: $26,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,992
Earnings 5yr: $81,230
Debt: $25,500
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,779
Earnings 5yr: $72,312
Debt: $23,250
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $81,273
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,222
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,522
Earnings 5yr: $69,912
Debt: $25,542
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,589
Earnings 5yr: $68,652
Debt: $28,039
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,296
Earnings 5yr: $70,611
Debt: $19,500
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,527
Earnings 5yr: $92,403
Debt: $25,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,888
Earnings 5yr: $67,821
Debt: $23,600
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,935
Earnings 5yr: $71,767
Debt: $30,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,543
In-State Tuition$11,110
Out-of-State Tuition$15,764
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
52%
Take Loans
81%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$54,312
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,203
Completion Signals
64%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$181/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$87,888
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