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University of North Dakota

264 Centennial Dr # 8382, Grand Forks, ND 58202

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University of North Dakota School Description

The University of North Dakota is the state’s most comprehensive intensive research university and the primary center for professional education and training. UND has brought in more than $353 million for sponsored programs from internal and external sources over the last five years. UND’s economic impact on the state and region is nearly $1 billion a year.


Founded by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before statehood, UND was intended to be, and has remained, a university with a strong liberal arts foundation surrounded by a variety of professional and specialized programs. UND is one of only 47 public universities in the nation with both accredited graduate schools of law and medicine. It is admired for its spacious, beautiful campus and extensive resources. The University has earned an international reputation for its academic and research programs.

UND enrolls 12,748 students (fall 2008) in 202 fields of study from baccalaureate through doctoral and professional degrees. 52% come from North Dakota; the rest represent all other states, seven Canadian provinces, and more than 50 nations.

The University is located in Grand Forks, a college town of 50,000 on the Red River of the North separating North Dakota and Minnesota. The campus includes 223 buildings (over 6 million square feet under roof) on 549 acres.

Grand Forks is linked by Interstate 29 to Fargo, N.D., 70 miles to the south, and to Winnipeg, Manitoba, 150 miles to the north. The city is 300 miles northwest of Minneapolis and a day’s drive from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Des Moines. Commercial air service links the Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis and on to other destinations worldwide.

The University of North Dakota, as a member of the North Dakota University System, serves the state, the country, and the world community through teaching, research, creative activities, and service. State-assisted, the University's work depends also on federal, private, and corporate sources. With other research universities, the University shares a distinctive responsibility for the discovery, development, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge. Through its sponsorship and encouragement of basic and applied research, scholarship, and creative endeavor, the University contributes to the public well-being.

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University of North Dakota

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The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND now enrolls over 12,500 students and is the oldest and 2nd largest university in the state. UND was founded as a university with a strong liberal arts foundation. Today, UND also offers a variety of professional and specialized programs, including the only schools of law and medicine in the state. UND is also known for its School of Aerospace Sciences which trains airplane pilots from around the world. UND has also been named a space grant institution.

Roughly half of the student body is from North Dakota with the remainder coming from around the nation and the world. UND's economic impact on the state and region is more than $1 billion a year and it is the second largest employer in the state of North Dakota, after the Air Force. Recently, UND has put an emphasis on research and currently specializes in research involving health sciences, nutrition, energy and environmental protection, aerospace, and engineering. Several research institutions are located on the UND campus including the Energy and Environmental Research Center, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center.

The UND athletic teams are called the Fighting Sioux. The men's ice hockey team, which plays in the Ralph Engelstad Arena, has won seven national championships. The Fighting Sioux ice hockey teams compete at the Division I level and as of 2008, all teams are now at the Division I level.

History

Founding

UND was founded in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state. Grand Forks native George H. Walsh submitted a bill to the Territorial Legislature of Dakota Territory that called for the new state of North Dakota's university to be located in Grand Forks. The university was viewed by many as the premier state institution to be given to a community; even more so than the state capitol. The first building at UND, Old Main, housed all classrooms, offices, dorm rooms, and a library. In the 1880s, UND consisted of only a few acres of property surrounded by farms and fields. At this time, the campus was nearly two miles west of the city of Grand Forks. Students living off campus had to take a train or a horse and carriage bus, dubbed the "Black Maria", from downtown to the campus.

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Quick Facts

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

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
10,498
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$14,454
Students Receiving Aid:
79%
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Admissions

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

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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University of North Dakota Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Men 53%
Women 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 91%
Other 6%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 56%
In-State 44%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Dakota 44%
Minnesota 40%
Wisconsin 2%
Washington 1%
South Dakota 1%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 29%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Basketball (North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Baseball (North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Track (North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)

University of North Dakota Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 6,060 $ 14,454  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 5,025 $ 13,418  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,105 $ 1,105  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,818 15%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,031 5%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,798 33%  
Student Loans:
 $ 6,052 61%  
Any Aid:
   79%  

University of North Dakota Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 74% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 4%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 500, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590, Math: 590
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 87%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, 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: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of North Dakota

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sam
sam

Question: getting a pilot's license at the University of North Dakota?

if you go to the University of North Dakota to get your pilot's license and other ratings do you have to pay for both tuition and flight lessons?
18 months ago
cherokeeflyer
chero...

Best Answer

Yes, Flight costs are not included in university tuition or fees. They are determined on an hourly basis for aircraft and flight instruction, and are in addition to tuition, fees and any other incidental expenses which are normally charged during registration.
Ginny
Ginny

Question: Is the University of North Dakota hard to get into?

I'm looking at going there because it close to home, but not too close. I really want to go there since it is convenient and more affordable, but I just want to make sure I have a oretty good chance at getting in. My grades are pretty good, but not phenomenal. So I guess the real question is - Is it pretty easy for an average student to be accepted into UND?
29 months ago
KK
KK

Best Answer

No, I'm pretty sure that any college in North Dakota will let pretty much anyone it.
FAISAL
FAISAL

Question: University of North Dakota or University of Arizona OR florida international univeristy? you'r best advice pls

which one is safer ? which one is fun to live in campus? which one is easier to have good grades? you;r best advice. my major is Business-finance,and im international student. im sure matt will answer this Q!
39 months ago
nucksfan
nucksfan

Best Answer

UND. Superior academics, it is located in Grand Forks, a town of about 60,000 people, and there is so much to do. If you like hockey, the team is a Division I championship contender every year, and the games are always cool. The facilities there are top notch, and you would only be a couple of hours from Winnipeg, and a few more to Minneapolis, two great places to go on the weekend. This city is very safe, as North Dakota has one of the lowest crime rates in the country. It is a relatively small city with good transportation so it is easy to get around. Finally, the city is growing rapidly, and new business open every year for good shopping and eating. Hope this helps a little.
John C
John C

Question: Which university has the best aviation program in the US?

Is University of North Dakota still the best?
46 months ago
Paul K
Paul K

Best Answer

It is still recognized as the best. It goes far beyond any flight school. If you want to learn to fly, go somewhere else. If you want to becone the airport manager, go to UND.

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  • Clifford Hall
    Clifford Hall [source]
  • Alerus Center, home of UND football
    Alerus Center, home of UND football [source]
  • Seal of the University of North Dakota
    Seal of the University of North Dakota [source]
  • President's Mansion
    President's Mansion [source]
  • Twamley Hall
    Twamley Hall [source]
  • Ralph Engelstad Arena
    Ralph Engelstad Arena [source]
  • Chester Fritz Library
    Chester Fritz Library [source]
  • Logo of the University of North Dakota
    Logo of the University of North Dakota [source]

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