University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND · City · 9,981 students
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YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Grand Forks, ND, 58202-8193 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
279 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,605
Out-of-state COA
$30,224
Avg net price
$18,551
Room & board
$11,390
In-state tuition
$10,951
Out-of-state tuition
$15,570
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,126
$30–48k
$12,251
$48–75k
$15,206
$75–110k
$18,981
$110k+
$20,730
Admissions
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
23
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Essay Requirements
University of North Dakota accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
62%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
24%
Consumer completion
57%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
64%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$54,588
Median earnings (10yr)
$63,552
Median debt
$22,057
Monthly loan payment
$234
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,155–$27,271
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,800
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
17%
First-generation
19%
Median family income
$78,651
Independent students
21%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
23%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$54,588
10 years after entry
$63,552
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Institutional
Endowment
$403M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
92%
Avg faculty salary
$10,049/mo
Instructional spend/student
$18,456
Federal loan rate
41%
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