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North Dakota State University campus

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North Dakota State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
95%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹14,80,744Out-of-state
Students
9,471Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

North Dakota State University (NDSU, formally North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences) is a public land-grant research university in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. It was founded as North Dakota Agricultural College in 1890 as the state's land-grant university. It is classified among "R1-Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
NDSU is part of the North Dakota University System. The university also operates North Dakota's agricultural research extension centers distributed across the state on 18,488 acres (74.82 km2). In 2015, NDSU's annual economic impact on the state and region was estimated to be ₹12,211 crore by the NDUS Systemwide Economic Study by the School of Economics at North Dakota State University. As of 2024, it was also North Dakota's fourth-largest employer.

Admissions planning estimate

95% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 60%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 95.81%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 95.8% (7,024/7,331; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

95 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,228
Offered a place 6,864
Enrolled 2,197

32% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite19-25
136

What a year costs

₹25,16,626 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹14,80,744
  • Housing₹9,32,557
  • Books & supplies₹1,03,325
Sticker price ₹25,16,626
After aid (average) ₹14,59,985

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,43,584
Out-of-state ₹14,80,744

Average aid awarded: ₹6,96,130 a year.

Outcomes and support

78.4%
Retention
63.9%
Graduation
45%
Get financial aid
63%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 83.6%
Multiracial 4.7%
Hispanic 3.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.8%
Unknown 1.1%
Native American 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Agricultural Engineeringbachelor
Agricultural Mechanizationbachelor
Agricultural Production Operationsbachelor
Agricultural Public Servicesbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesbachelor
Architecturebachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Botany/Plant Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Engineeringbachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental Designbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policybachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Food Science and Technologybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Homeland Securitybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Landscape Architecturebachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunologybachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administrationbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Plant Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Soil Sciencesbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Zoology/Animal Biologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate94.96%
Total Applicants7228
Admitted Applicants6864
Enrolled Applicants2197
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,43,584
Out-of-State Tuition₹14,80,744
Average Housing Cost₹9,32,557
Books & Supplies₹1,03,325
Average Net Price₹14,59,985
Students Receiving Aid45%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,96,130
Out-of-State Students63%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.41%
Asian1.77%
Hispanic3.72%
White83.62%
Multiracial4.7%
Native American0.71%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International0.9%
Unknown Race1.13%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate63.89%
Retention Rate78.42%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates9471

Contact

Street Address1340 Administration Avenue
ZIP Code58108
Phone(701) 231-8643
Websitehttps://www.ndsu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/