University of North Dakota
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state North Dakota residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,800 within 10 years.
About This School
University of North Dakota is a public institution located in Grand Forks, North Dakota with approximately 9,981 undergraduate students enrolled. University of North Dakota has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,551 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $57,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. It was established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $18,998 average net price and relatively low median debt of $15,238 make UND one of the more affordable paths to a degree, and the $57,800 median earnings 10 years out are decent for a public university. However, the 63% graduation rate is a real flag — meaning roughly 1 in 3 students who start here don't finish, which is worth asking hard questions about before enrolling. This is a strong option for students drawn to UND's well-regarded aviation or health sciences programs who have a clear plan and support system in place.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of North Dakota graduates earn most above the national rate in Air Transportation ($104,472 vs $85,825 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($79,624 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 337 | $104,472 | $85,825 | +$18,647 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 118 | $79,624 | $88,910 | −$9,286 |
| Psychology, General | 117 | $55,333 | $50,706 | +$4,627 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 105 | $71,538 | $53,072 | +$18,466 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 93 | $68,932 | $68,257 | +$675 |
| Marketing | 87 | $64,912 | $69,303 | −$4,391 |
| Biology, General | 74 | $50,191 | $57,214 | −$7,023 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 65 | $89,704 | $92,135 | −$2,431 |
| Social Work | 64 | $56,001 | $51,790 | +$4,211 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 64 | $55,251 | $55,378 | −$127 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 61 | $56,065 | $56,359 | −$294 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 55 | $45,955 | $47,382 | −$1,427 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,981 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of North Dakota
264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8193
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Dakota?
University of North Dakota has an acceptance rate of 77%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of North Dakota hard to get into?
Not especially. University of North Dakota has an acceptance rate of 77%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does University of North Dakota cost?
The average net price at University of North Dakota is about $18,551 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Dakota?
University of North Dakota has a graduation rate of 60%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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