North Dakota State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #583 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #207 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #182 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #90 of 3,373 | For Horticulture |
| Top50% | For 171 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 10,096
- Graduates
- 2,146
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ndsu.edu
North Dakota State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
North Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 28% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95% | 96% |
| Applicants | 8,535 | 3,659 | 4,876 |
| Admissions | 8,166 | 3,471 | 4,695 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,485 | 1,177 | 1,308 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 28 | 13 | 15 |
5,308 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
750 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 968
or below
75% of them
had 1216
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in North Dakota State University are 968-1216 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,745 or 69%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in North Dakota State University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9871 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 762 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 459 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 373 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 371 (3%) |
| Asian | 199 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 138 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,732
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,309 | $7,585 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,309 | $7,585 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,963 | $11,377 |
| Fee in-district | $1,683 | $1,112 |
| Fee in-state | $1,683 | $1,112 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,683 | $1,112 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,563 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,120 |
| Room charge | $4,200 |
| Meal charge | $4,920 |
North Dakota State University majors
North Dakota State University has granted 2,273 bachelor's degrees across 85 programs, 467 master's across 59 programs, and 196 doctorate degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at North Dakota State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 204 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 154 | 1 | 5 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 139 | 4 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 96 | 23 | |
| Architecture | 58 | 58 | |
| Computer Science | 77 | 20 | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 94 | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 88 | 2 | 3 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 73 | 2 | 9 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 70 | ||
| Pharmacy | 69 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 56 | 3 | 7 |
| Finance, General | 66 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 58 | 1 | 4 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 59 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 50 | 4 | 4 |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 49 | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 53 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 45 | ||
| Accounting | 44 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Agricultural Economics | 32 | 9 | |
| Crop Production | 36 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 18 | 15 | 2 |
| Music, General | 15 | 18 | 2 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 29 | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 29 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 27 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 26 | ||
| Management Science | 22 | 2 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 23 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 23 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 22 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 15 | 7 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| Interior Design | 20 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 19 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | 4 | |
| Construction Engineering | 10 | 7 | |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 16 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 8 | 8 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 15 | ||
| Public Health, General | 15 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 14 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | 4 | |
| Statistics, General | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Agriculture, General | 13 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 9 | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 12 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 6 | 6 | |
| Economics, General | 12 | ||
| History, General | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Journalism, Other | 12 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 11 | 1 | |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 11 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 11 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 7 | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 10 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 10 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 10 | ||
| Horticultural Science | 8 | 1 | |
| Materials Sciences, Other | 3 | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Environmental Biology | 6 | 2 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 8 | ||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 7 | ||
| Range Science and Management | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 6 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Biotechnology | 5 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 5 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 2 | 2 | |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 4 | ||
| Food Science | 4 | ||
| Genome Sciences & Genomics | 3 | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | 2 | |
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 1 | 3 | |
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 3 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Food Technology and Processing | 1 | 2 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Plant Pathology & Phytopathology | 2 | 1 | |
| Polymer Chemistry | 2 | 1 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 3 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 2 | ||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 2 | ||
| Entomology | 2 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| International Agriculture | 2 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 1 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | ||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 1 | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,273 | 467 | 196 |
North Dakota State University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 59% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Dakota State University is a world-class research university with 26,902 scientific papers published and 562,394 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 264 | 1763 |
| 1992 | 261 | 1858 |
| 1993 | 233 | 1914 |
| 1994 | 253 | 2148 |
| 1995 | 255 | 2344 |
| 1996 | 308 | 2753 |
| 1997 | 287 | 3061 |
| 1998 | 316 | 3116 |
| 1999 | 299 | 3556 |
| 2000 | 322 | 4172 |
| 2001 | 358 | 4368 |
| 2002 | 416 | 5050 |
| 2003 | 446 | 5393 |
| 2004 | 515 | 6368 |
| 2005 | 559 | 7837 |
| 2006 | 684 | 9107 |
| 2007 | 696 | 10583 |
| 2008 | 732 | 11966 |
| 2009 | 797 | 13889 |
| 2010 | 916 | 15862 |
| 2011 | 848 | 17476 |
| 2012 | 927 | 19840 |
| 2013 | 1028 | 22316 |
| 2014 | 1062 | 24498 |
| 2015 | 1153 | 26766 |
| 2016 | 1191 | 27549 |
| 2017 | 1253 | 28860 |
| 2018 | 1116 | 32618 |
| 2019 | 1263 | 36442 |
| 2020 | 1357 | 41995 |
| 2021 | 1309 | 47308 |
| 2022 | 1164 | 48185 |
| 2023 | 1300 | 47769 |
North Dakota State University alumni
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Ilhan Omar
- Enrolled in North Dakota State University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in political science and international studies
- Occupations
- politiciancivil servantpolitical stafferpolicy advisoractivist
- Biography
-
Ilhan Abdullahi Omar is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2019. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Before her election to Congress, Omar served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019, representing part of Minneapolis. Her congressional district includes all of Minneapolis and some of its first-ring suburbs.
-
Carson Wentz
- Enrolled in North Dakota State University
- Studied in 2011-2016
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Carson James Wentz is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). Wentz played college football at North Dakota State University, where he won two consecutive NCAA FCS national championships as the starter. He was selected second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft, making him the highest drafted FCS player.
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Bob Backlund
- Enrolled in North Dakota State University
- Studied physical education
- Occupations
- actorprofessional wrestleramateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Robert Louis Backlund is an American retired amateur and professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation from 1976 to 1984 and in the 1990s, where he held the WWWF/WWF Championship on two occasions. His 2,135-day reign is recognized as the second longest in the championship's history. Backlund was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
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Humayun Ahmed
- Occupations
- film directorscience fiction writerwriterscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Humayun Ahmed was a Bangladeshi novelist, dramatist, screenwriter, filmmaker, songwriter, scholar, and academic. His breakthrough was his debut novel Nondito Noroke published in 1972. He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books. He was one of the most popular authors and filmmakers in post-independence Bangladesh. Dawn referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh.
General info
| Alternative names | North Dakota State University NDSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | For the land and its people |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer sessions (May to June; June to August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,402 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1301 12th Avenue North Fargo, North Dakota, 58108-6050 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 126,000 |
| Phone | 7012318011 |