About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Judy Erikson
Campus Visit Coordinator
Campus Visit Coordinator
Address
Dept 5230 PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108
Fargo, ND 58108
Phone
800-488-6378
Email
ndsu.admission@ndsu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Wellness Center
Memorial Union
Fargo Dome
STEM Classroom and Lab Building
Quentin Burdick Building
Residence Halls/Living Learning Center; Newman Outdoor Field; Technology Park
Memorial Union
Fargo Dome
STEM Classroom and Lab Building
Quentin Burdick Building
Residence Halls/Living Learning Center; Newman Outdoor Field; Technology Park
Most Popular Places Off Campus
West Acres
Broadway
Island Park
Red River
Broadway
Island Park
Red River
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: On the hour (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: On the hour (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varying dates
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
ndsu.admission@ndsu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
MAT Bus Service, Taxi, Amtrack, Hector International Airport, Interstates 94 and 29
Driving Instructions to Campus
NDSU is located approximately 2 miles north of the intersection of Interstates 94 and 29. Fargo boarders Minnesota on the Red River of the North.
Local Accommodations
Candlewood Suites
Days Inn
Mircotel
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Comfort Inn and Suites
Hampton Inn
Fairfield Inn
Ramada
Radisson
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 5,311
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Average HS GPA: 3.43
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 630
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 630
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
853
with Terminal Degree
656
497
Men
356
Women
126
Minority
31
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Agricultural Business and Management, Other.
Agricultural Communication/Journalism.
Agricultural Economics.
Agriculture, General.
Animal Sciences, General.
Animal Sciences.
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production.
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Food Science.
Horticultural Science.
Soil Science and Agronomy, General.
Soil Sciences.
Turf and Turfgrass Management.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
Environmental Design.
Landscape Architecture.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Botany/Plant Biology.
Microbiology, General.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Broadcast Journalism.
Health Communication.
Journalism.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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EDUCATION.
Agricultural Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Agricultural Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Construction Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, Other.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Adult Development and Aging.
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management.
Apparel and Textiles, General.
Apparel and Textiles.
Child Development.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Nursing Science.
Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Pharmacy.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Optometry Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
Public/Applied History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
Statistics, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Optics/Optical Sciences.
Physics, General.
Polymer Chemistry.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Digital Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Interior Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, Other.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,124
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,976
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,743
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
69%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$30,740
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,762
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$18,056
Required Fees
$1,216
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,502
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Cultural Diversity Tuition Discount
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
12,037
Foreign Countries Represented
38
Demographics
1.35%
Asian
2.63%
Black
1.81%
Hispanic
87.27%
Caucasian
1.58%
Unknown
2.11%
International
45% female
55% male
57% are out of state
89% are full time
11% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
36%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
93%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
International Student
Other
Wellness Housing
Dorms Male
International Student
Other
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Bunnie Johnson-Messelt
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
300
Number of Honor Societies
23
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
22
9% join a fraternity
8% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Bison)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Bison)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
