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University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · City · 9,981 students
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$18,551
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$63,552
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
77%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks is the state's flagship research institution, best known for its world-renowned John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, which stands as a premier global hub for pilot training, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems. Beyond aviation, UND features standout programs in petroleum engineering, health sciences, medicine, and atmospheric sciences, offering undergraduates substantial hands-on research experience. Campus life is close-knit and spirited, defined by a welcoming midwestern culture and an intense, passionate fandom for the powerhouse Fighting Hawks Division I men’s ice hockey program. UND sets itself apart through its massive specialized flight fleet and high-tech research facilities, providing a unique training ground for students seeking high-demand technical and professional careers.

Wikipedia:The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. It was established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota.

Location
Grand Forks, ND, 58202-8193 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
279 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,951$15,570
Housing & food (on campus)$11,390$11,390
Books & supplies$800$800
Cost of attendance$25,605$30,224 est.
Average net price$18,551Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$15,570
In-state: $10,951
Housing & food (on campus)$11,390
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$30,224 est.
In-state: $25,605
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $18,551
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,126
$30–48k
$12,251
$48–75k
$15,206
$75–110k
$18,981
$110k+
$20,730
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
39%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
24%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
64% graduated · 26% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 9% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$54,588
10 yrs after entry$63,552
Debt
Median at graduation$22,057
Monthly payment$234
Middle 50% owe$7.2k–$27.3k
90th percentile$33,800
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
23

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Student Body
Gender
Men 55%Women 45%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
17%
First-gen
19%
Family income
$78,651
Independent
21%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
23%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$54,588
After 10 yrs
$63,552
Air Transportation337
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing118
Psychology, General117
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities105
Business Administration, Management and Operations93
Marketing87
Biology, General74
Mechanical Engineering65
Criminal Justice and Corrections64
Social Work64
Communication and Media Studies61
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods55
Accounting and Related Services50
Finance and Financial Management Services47
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering38
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions36
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$403M
Full-time faculty
92%
Faculty salary
$10,049/mo
Teaching spend
$18,456
per student
Federal loans
41%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$197M research spending · 112 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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