NDSU Description

As a major source for public university education in North Dakota, North Dakota State University prides itself on diversity, both in its academics and its student body.

Undergraduate and graduate programs span a range of agricultural fields such as Agricultural Economics, Crop and Weed Sciences and Equine Studies as well as liberal and fine arts programs, natural sciences and math, a number of engineering options and a variety of pharmacy, nursing, education and business degrees.

NDSU is also home to a highly diverse student body, with students coming from over 40 states and approximately 80 countries.

Student life includes multicultural programs and organizations, athletics, Greek life, student government, a student-run newspaper and radio, and a number of extracurricular activities.

Admissions requirements vary with each program, with most admissions deadlines as late as a month before the beginning of each semester. Early entry admission allows high school seniors to being their college study while completing their high school degree.

Tuition and room and board fees vary based on different criteria, including one’s state of residency. Alumni and family members of employees also receive tuition discounts.

Financial aid options include scholarships granted through the multicultural programs department, subject-based scholarships and a variety of other sources, which are available to those who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bison

Nickname

NDSU

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,455

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,554

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

14,189

NDSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
11,062
Freshman Class
2,459
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
14,189

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
77%
Graduate
23%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
38%
Out-of-State
62%

Gender of Students

Women
46%
Men
54%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
91%
Other
7%

Students State Origin

Minnesota
54%
North Dakota
38%
South Dakota
1%
Wisconsin
1%
Other
6%

International Students

International
8%
Domestic
92%