What North Dakota State costs
North Dakota State University charges $11,110 a year in published tuition and fees for North Dakota residents, about $5,555 a semester, and $15,764 a year for students from other states, about $7,882 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,716 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,875 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
North Dakota State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into North Dakota State
For fall 2024, North Dakota State University received 7,228 applications and admitted 6,864 students, and 2,197 enrolled as first-years.
What North Dakota State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at North Dakota State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 126 |
| Business Administration and Management | 112 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 108 |
| Psychology | 95 |
| Finance | 94 |
| Computer Science | 77 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 72 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near North Dakota State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Concordia College at Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota: about 2 miles away
- Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota: about 3 miles away
Colleges like North Dakota State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin: 9,277 undergraduates
- University of Akron, Akron, Ohio: 9,052 undergraduates
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota: 9,981 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin: 8,895 undergraduates
- Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio: 7,961 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is North Dakota State University's acceptance rate? 95.0% for fall 2024: 6,864 of 7,228 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at North Dakota State University? $11,110 a year for in-state students and $15,764 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is North Dakota State University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with North Dakota State University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to North Dakota State University? About 9,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at North Dakota State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: North Dakota State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: North Dakota State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
