University of North Dakota: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #675 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #227 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #201 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #121 of 1,251 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 157 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 9,928
- Graduates
- 3,948
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- und.edu
University of North Dakota Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of North Dakota has an acceptance rate of 83% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 80% | 87% |
| Applicants | 6,597 | 3,523 | 3,074 |
| Admissions | 5,494 | 2,806 | 2,688 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,719 | 868 | 851 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 34 | 19 | 15 |
4,936 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,511 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 10429 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 885 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 668 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 610 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 391 (3%) |
| Asian | 368 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 317 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 58 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (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
- $6,387
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,237 | $11,963 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,237 | $11,963 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,856 | $17,944 |
| Fee in-district | $1,714 | $1,714 |
| Fee in-state | $1,714 | $1,714 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,714 | $1,714 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,566 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,170 |
| Room charge | $4,890 |
| Meal charge | $5,280 |
University of North Dakota majors
University of North Dakota has granted 1,833 bachelor's degrees across 78 programs, 822 master's across 50 programs, and 378 doctorate degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of North Dakota.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 193 | 27 | 4 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 123 | 76 | |
| Social Work | 72 | 63 | |
| Psychology, General | 115 | 2 | 1 |
| Accounting | 47 | 64 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 110 | ||
| General Studies | 101 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | 44 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 77 | 10 | |
| Law | 80 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 72 | 3 | 3 |
| Medicine | 75 | ||
| Communication, General | 58 | 2 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 59 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42 | 14 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 49 | 2 | 2 |
| Forensic Psychology | 53 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 37 | 15 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 52 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 3 | 48 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 45 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 43 | 1 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 34 | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 | 8 | |
| Investments and Securities | 36 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 13 | 3 |
| Physician Assistant | 31 | ||
| Air Transportation, Other | 30 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 11 | 19 | |
| Nursing Practice | 30 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | 18 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 19 | 4 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | 11 | 10 | 2 |
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 21 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 21 | ||
| Sociology, General | 21 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 20 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 20 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | ||
| Public Health, General | 17 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Air Traffic Controller | 15 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | 9 | |
| Public Administration | 8 | 7 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 15 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 15 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 14 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 14 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 4 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 12 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 12 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 11 | ||
| Linguistics | 11 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | 7 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | 5 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 9 | ||
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | 2 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 7 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Wildlife Biology | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 6 | ||
| Geography | 3 | 3 | |
| Human Nutrition | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | ||
| Geological & Geophysical Engineering | 5 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | 1 | |
| Molecular Biology | 3 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 3 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Anatomy | 1 | ||
| Architectural Engineering | 1 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 1 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Norwegian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,833 | 822 | 378 |
University of North Dakota has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 60% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of North Dakota is a world-class research university with 19,193 scientific papers published and 394,006 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Psychology, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 150 | 1548 |
| 1992 | 171 | 1588 |
| 1993 | 192 | 1634 |
| 1994 | 188 | 1852 |
| 1995 | 189 | 1961 |
| 1996 | 198 | 2113 |
| 1997 | 211 | 2336 |
| 1998 | 209 | 2662 |
| 1999 | 239 | 2857 |
| 2000 | 210 | 3407 |
| 2001 | 218 | 3509 |
| 2002 | 292 | 4273 |
| 2003 | 308 | 4728 |
| 2004 | 331 | 5437 |
| 2005 | 360 | 5960 |
| 2006 | 418 | 6989 |
| 2007 | 410 | 7884 |
| 2008 | 489 | 8682 |
| 2009 | 538 | 9636 |
| 2010 | 547 | 11071 |
| 2011 | 565 | 12399 |
| 2012 | 604 | 13654 |
| 2013 | 697 | 15149 |
| 2014 | 775 | 16880 |
| 2015 | 739 | 18042 |
| 2016 | 808 | 18067 |
| 2017 | 851 | 18719 |
| 2018 | 824 | 20703 |
| 2019 | 914 | 23081 |
| 2020 | 869 | 27612 |
| 2021 | 821 | 31105 |
| 2022 | 927 | 31889 |
| 2023 | 880 | 31962 |
University of North Dakota alumni
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Phil Jackson
- Occupations
- coachbasketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
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Philip Douglas Jackson is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive. A power forward, Jackson played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning NBA championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998, leading them to six NBA championships. He then coached the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2011; the team won five league titles under his leadership. Jackson's 11 NBA titles as a coach surpassed the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. He holds numerous other records as a coach, such as most postseason wins (229), and most NBA Conference titles (13).
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Ilhan Omar
- 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.
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Jonathan Toews
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Jonathan Bryan Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is an unrestricted free agent. Toews most recently played for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL), where he served as the team's captain between 2008 and 2023. Nicknamed "Captain Serious", Toews was selected by the Blackhawks with the third overall pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He joined the team in 2007–08 and was nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year. The following season he was named team captain, becoming the second-youngest captain in NHL history (after Sidney Crosby) at the time. Toews won the Stanley Cup in 2010, along with the Conn Smythe Trophy for the most valuable player in the playoffs. After winning the Cup, Toews passed Peter Forsberg as the youngest player to join the Triple Gold Club. He won the Stanley Cup again in 2013 and 2015.
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Peter Nygård
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Peter J. Nygård is a Finnish-Canadian businessman and former fashion executive. In 1967 he founded Nygård International, a Winnipeg-based company that initially was a sportswear manufacturer before producing women's apparel. He was rated the 70th richest Canadian by Canadian Business Magazine in 2009, with a net worth of C$817 million, while in 2017 his net worth was estimated to be C$900 million.
General info
| Alternative names | UND |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Motto | Lux et Lex Light and Law |
| Colors | green, pink |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,580 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193 Grand Forks, North Dakota, 58202-8193 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 59,000 |
| Phone | 8002255863 |