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University of North Dakota vs. North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Total PopulationUndergraduateGraduateOnline Classes

Total Student Population Comparison

The total student population of selected colleges is 26,971 with 13,552 female students and 13,419 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Dakota has the most enrolled students of 15,019, while North Dakota State University-Main Campus has the least number of students of 11,952 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
University of North Dakota
15,0197,622 7,397
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
11,9525,797 6,155
Total26,971 13,41913,552

Undergraduate Student Population

The total undergraduate population of selected colleges is 20,795 with 9,897 female students and 10,898 male students. The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Dakota has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 11,033, while North Dakota State University-Main Campus has the least number of undergraduate students of 9,762.
Undergraduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
University of North Dakota
11,0336,150 4,883
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
9,7624,748 5,014
Total20,79510,8989,897

Graduate Student Population

The total graduate population of selected colleges is 6,176 with 3,655 female students and 2,521 male students. The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Dakota has the most enrolled graduate students of 3,986, while North Dakota State University-Main Campus has the least number of graduate students of 2,190.
Graduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
University of North Dakota
3,9861,472 2,514
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
2,1901,049 1,141
Total6,1762,5213,655

Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment

The following table compares 2023-2024 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between selected colleges. In undergraduate programs, out of total 20,795 students, 3,831 students (18.42%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 10,150 students (48.81%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 6,176 students, 2,448 students (39.64%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 1,151 students (18.64%) have learned from at least one online course.
Online Course (Distance Learning) Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameUndergraduateGraduate
TotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online ClassesTotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online Classes
University of North Dakota
11,033 3,157
(28.61%)
4,671
(42.34%)
3,986 2,068
(51.88%)
601
(15.08%)
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
9,762 674
(6.90%)
5,479
(56.13%)
2,190 380
(17.35%)
550
(25.11%)
Average20,795 3,831
(18.42%)
10,150
(48.81%)
6,176 2,448
(39.64%)
1,151
(18.64%)