| North Dakota vs. NDSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#141 in National Universities #1 in North Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,951 North Dakota Residents $15,570 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,910 North Dakota Residents $15,564 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,677 North Dakota Residents $19,658 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,786 North Dakota Residents $12,578 Out-of-State |
| More$6,333 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,139 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter76.90% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.96% |
| Favorable34.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower32.01% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,019 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,952 |
| Larger11,033 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,762 |
| Larger3,986 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,190 |
| Larger5,225 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,054 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower60% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,566) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,280) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,110 | Number of faculty | 643 |
| Lower$91,483 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$95,441 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.