At a glance
Average net price
$18,551
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.5%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
9,981
In-state tuition
$10,951
Out-of-state tuition
$15,570
Cost of attendance
$25,605
Median earnings (10y)
$63,552
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 84.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (25%), social sciences (17%), stem (16%).
- STEM16%
- Health16%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services25%
- Transportation18.3%~1,829 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions15.9%~1,584 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business12.4%~1,234 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering9.3%~931 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.4%~638 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.7%~465 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~446 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication4.1%~408 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~364 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education3.6%~360 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~350 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~250 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.4%~240 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~212 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science1.6%~159 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.3%~130 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.4%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 635 | $47,772 | $22,769 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 241 | $61,752 | $25,792 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 234 | $32,596 | $23,905 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 232 | $102,600 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 216 | $48,438 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 206 | $37,483 | $24,901 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 202 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 169 | $56,641 | $29,650 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 160 | $44,192 | $23,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 150 | $41,105 | $24,187 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 149 | $27,099 | $22,500 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 145 | $58,103 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 142 | $66,166 | $27,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 141 | $56,952 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 136 | $38,598 | $26,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 132 | $50,792 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 126 | $36,803 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 120 | $32,353 | $24,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 120 | $48,344 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 110 | $51,896 | $24,780 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 107 | $41,528 | $19,875 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 104 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 100 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 98 | $77,951 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 95 | $51,977 | $24,093 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Undergraduate certificate | 93 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 81 | $61,317 | $26,600 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 77 | $76,521 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 74 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 73 | $59,202 | $26,043 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 65 | $108,048 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 63 | $62,457 | $26,950 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 58 | $37,657 | — |
| Air Transportation. | Master's | 52 | $80,363 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 51 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 49 | $48,631 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 44 | $44,770 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 42 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota is a large institution located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 9,981 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Transportation, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of North Dakota — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,551 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,951 for in-state students and $15,570 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,605 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 84.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,552 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of North Dakota confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Transportation, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (25% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), stem (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of North Dakota accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Grand Forks, North Dakota (city), University of North Dakota draws students from across North Dakota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of North Dakota
Q.How much does University of North Dakota cost?
The average net price at University of North Dakota is $18,551 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,605.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of North Dakota?
University of North Dakota has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of North Dakota?
University of North Dakota admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of North Dakota graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of North Dakota graduate earns $63,552 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of North Dakota?
Published tuition is $10,951 in-state and $15,570 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of North Dakota located?
University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota (ZIP 58202).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of North Dakota at their official website.