What University of North Dakota costs
University of North Dakota charges $10,951 a year in published tuition and fees for North Dakota residents, about $5,476 a semester, and $15,570 a year for students from other states, about $7,785 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,605 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,681 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
University of North Dakota 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 University of North Dakota
For fall 2024, University of North Dakota received 8,261 applications and admitted 6,353 students, and 2,205 enrolled as first-years.
What University of North Dakota students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of North Dakota (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics / Aviation / Aerospace Science and Technology | 290 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 122 |
| Psychology | 108 |
| General Studies | 97 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 78 |
| Social Work | 70 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 69 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 61 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like University of North Dakota
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota: 9,471 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin: 9,277 undergraduates
- University of Akron, Akron, Ohio: 9,052 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin: 8,895 undergraduates
- Minnesota State University–Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota: 11,703 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of North Dakota's acceptance rate? 76.9% for fall 2024: 6,353 of 8,261 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of North Dakota? $10,951 a year for in-state students and $15,570 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is University of North Dakota part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with University of North Dakota about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to University of North Dakota? About 10,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of North Dakota? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of North Dakota (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of North Dakota