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North Dakota State University

1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58105

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North Dakota State University School Description

With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

More than 200 student organizations provide leadership and social opportunities. Types of organizations range from student government, fraternities and sororities, academic and honor societies to fine arts clubs, athletic groups of all kinds, community service networks, religious interests, cultural affiliations and many more.

NDSU's main campus covers about 41 square blocks and includes more than 100 major buildings.

NDSU renovated a historic building in downtown Fargo in 2004. It is home to art, architecture and landscape architecture classes and includes a gallery, studios and an outdoor sculpture area.

Two additional renovated downtown buildings are adding to NDSU's community presence. Klai Hall, opened in fall 2008, holds additional architecture and landscape architecture classroom and studio spaces and also includes an architecture library and office space for faculty. Barry Hall, still under construction, will house the College of Business and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. It will be the third-largest building at NDSU and will open for classes the fall of 2009.

A second Living Learning Center is now open. The building offers apartment-style upper-class student living quarters as well as classroom space.

Located on the main floor of the Memorial Union, Bison Connection opened in 2007 to serve as a one-stop service center for students to conduct multiple transactions in one location. Staff can assist students with registering for classes, paying tuition and fees and can answer financial aid and loan questions. Bison Connection offers expanded weekly and weekend hours during the academic year.

The NDSU Research and Technology Park continues to grow. Here, faculty and students work together with professionals from private industry to make new discoveries and developments in a wide range of disciplines.

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North Dakota State University

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North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, more commonly known as North Dakota State University (NDSU), is a public university in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. With 13,229 students it is the largest university in North Dakota. Founded as "North Dakota Agricultural College" in 1890 as a land grant institution, it sits on a 258 acre (1 km²) campus in an urban setting. The school also operates several agricultural research centers around the state which brings total land holdings past 22,000 acres (89 km²). NDSU is a part of the North Dakota University System.

NDSU offers 360 separate academic options from the Bachelor's degree to the doctoral level including 108 bachelor's, 75 minors, 59 master's, 42 doctoral, and three professional degrees. NDSU uses a semester system (Fall and Spring, with the addition of two summer sessions). The majority of students are full-time. 45.3% of the students are female and 54.7% are male.

Since 1999, NDSU has generated more than a $1 billion impact on North Dakota's economy. NDSU is a comprehensive doctoral research university with programs involved in high research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation. NDSU employs over 5,800 people in all of its capacities. The current president is Dr. Joseph A. Chapman.

History

Founding

The bill founding North Dakota Agricultural College (NDAC) was signed into law on March 8, 1890, seventy-seven years, after initial plans to start an agricultural college in the northern portion of the Dakota Territory. NDAC was established as the land grant university of North Dakota, meaning that it was established for the people of the state.

On October 15, 1890 Horace E. Stockbridge became the first president of NDAC and the Board of Trustees formed.

Six classrooms were rented from the Fargo College, until the college’s first building (Old Main) could be built. A provisional course was first held on January 6, 1891 although the first regular class of students were not admitted until September 8, 1891. The College Hall (Old Main), completed in 1892, consisted of offices, classrooms, and a library to serve the four students of NDAC.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bison
Nickname:
NDSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
10,153
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,366
Students Receiving Aid:
85%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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North Dakota State University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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North Dakota State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Men 54%
Women 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 94%
Other 4%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 55%
In-State 45%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Minnesota 47%
North Dakota 45%
South Dakota 2%
Wisconsin 0%
Montana 0%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 31%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Other)
Basketball (Mid-Continent Conference)
Baseball (Mid-Continent Conference)
Track (Mid-Continent Conference)

North Dakota State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,985 $ 14,366  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 5,013 $ 13,384  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 972 $ 972  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,072 19%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 860 6%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,856 35%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,169 66%  
Any Aid:
   85%  

North Dakota State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 85% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 4%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 490
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 640
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 96%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 25, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on North Dakota State University

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Kristina Cochran
Kristin...

Question: How accepting is the University Of North Dakota to applying students from out of State?

9 months ago
DrIG
DrIG

Best Answer

The school is accepting providing that you meet the same admission criteria and standards for incoming in state students and that you have money for the higher tuition charges./
Thal
Thal

Question: Is North Dakota State University a good one? Would you recommend it?

for doctoral study i want to apply to this uni but I have no information about its quality. is it a good uni? thanks.
11 months ago
JUAN FRAN$$$
JUAN ...

Best Answer

State University so it will have high standards. Not only that by is it a smaller university meaning you will have a better faculty to student ratio as well. The only draw back is being a smaller university it might not have the funding the Mega universities like USC, Oklahoma, University of Texas have. But that will be more than made up by a more relaxed atmosphere and closer working relationship with your professors and instructors:
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USA USA

Question: North Dakota State University or Mississippi State University?

I will be doing my Masters in Electrical engineering. Both schools have what I want; now it’s up to me to just choose. So I was wondering, what’s the best place to study, raise a family, good reputation, and just a good school in a great environment? I know they all can’t be perfect, but which school would you suggest? Thank you for all your answers! My Professors don't know anything about those two school pal. They have never been there!
29 months ago
Tony Camonte
Tony ...

Best Answer

North Dakota has nice, friendly people, very little crime, and in general is a pretty pleasant place; probably a decent place to raise a family. On the other hand, its in the middle of nowhere, its flat and desolate, not exactly a center of culture, and the winters are terrible. And then there's the dreaded Scandinavianish accent... That said, my personal inclination would be ND over Miss.
crazybbcat
crazybbcat

Question: North Dakota State University?

Would like to ask people who is familiar as international students or locals studying at NDSU. How´s the living style life, living fees, what are the % of chances to find a job (for an international students), what do most of the people do after the classes or when it´s about holidays. I´m considering applying for this school but heard that this univ. is fine but life can be pretty boring sometimes. Would appreciate tips and helps..thanks in advances!
39 months ago
Paul K
Paul K

Best Answer

I think NDSU provides an high value education at a lower than average price. Boring can mean lower cost. There is always something to do somewhere in Fargo, except late at night. Unemployment is very low in North Dakota and particularly low in Fargo.

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