North Dakota State University-Main Campus
tuition & fees
$15,564
graduate tuition & fees
$12,578
acceptance rate
95%
Student Population
11,952
online students
1,054
Number of Programs
267
Financial Aid Amount
$6,521
Graduation Rate
64%
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a Public, 4 years college located in Fargo, North Dakota. NDSU ranked 304th in National Universities and 1st in North Dakota Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 11,952 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. NDSU's acceptance rate is 94.96% last year (undergraduate school).
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of North Dakota State University-Main Campus and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1340 Administration Ave, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 |
| Phone | 701-231-8011 |
| WEB | https://www.ndsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.ndsu.edu/admission |
| Online Application | https://www.ndsu.edu/admission/how_to_apply/application_process |
| Financial Aid | https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.ndsu.edu/admission/cost-aid |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.ndsu.edu/veterans/tuition_assistance |
| Disability Service | www.ndsu.edu/accessibility-disability |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 94.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.01%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.96 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 32.01 % |
Tuition & Fees
NDSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,910 for North Dakota residents and $15,564 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.34% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($15,511).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,786 for North Dakota residents and $12,578 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.32% compared to the last year's rate.
| North Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,910 | $15,564 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,786 | $12,578 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 11,952 students have enrolled at NDSU (2024-2025). Among them, 1,054 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. NDSU has 9,762 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,190 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 11,952 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,762 |
| Graduate Students | 2,190 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,054 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
NDSU offers 267 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 40 out of the 267 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by NDSU
| Number of programs | 267 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 40 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |