NDSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 94.96%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,910
- Out-of-State Tuition: $15,564
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at NDSU:
- Total Enrollment: 11,952, including 1,054 online students
- 9,762 Undergraduate, 2,190 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.5% men, 51.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 64%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 22%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 267 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 40 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 114 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
NDSU Overview
North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) is a four-year, public school located in Fargo, ND. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The NDSU's tuition & fees is $10,910 for North Dakota residents and $15,564 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,521.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,952 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
NDSU's acceptance rate is 94.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.01%.
NDSU ranked 223rd in National Universities and 3rd in North Dakota Colleges rankings. North Dakota State University-Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $10,910 for in-state students and $15,564 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,786 for in-state students and $12,578 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,963 for North Dakota residents and $15,617 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,826 for North Dakota residents and $12,618 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,910 | $15,564 |
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| Graduate | $8,786 | $12,578 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,963 | $15,617 |
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| Graduate | $8,826 | $12,618 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at NDSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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