University of North Dakota
Founded six years before North Dakota achieved statehood, the University of North Dakota is a 4-year public university in eastern North Dakota and the state’s largest institution of higher learning. UND offers undergraduate degrees in over 225 academic programs and is responsible for graduating the most physicians in the state. Once a year, UND hosts the annual Feast of Nations, a festival of ethnic cuisines from around the world that functions as the largest multicultural event in the area. For sports fans, UND fields 17 varsity teams including a hockey team that frequently competes in the NCAA Frozen Four.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
93%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1165
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
14,406
Total Number of Undergrads
11,000
Classroom Sizes
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,367
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,546
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$8,974
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| Books and Supplies | $1000
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
68%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,294
68%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,307
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,305
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
61%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,375
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,850
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$260
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
215
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
28%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Fighting Hawks
School Colors
Green/Black/White/Grey
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Sky Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
Grand Forks AFB
Fargo
Bismarck
Denver
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
58%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,800
What Students Are Saying
3.83
Average Rating
UND is a fantastic place to come and hone your educational foundation. Faculty to student ratios are commendable and professors are most always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to their students. In addition, UND's location is prime for many extracurricular happenings, including world class athletics, facilities, and entertainment.
JH from Grand Forks, ND
Great for aviation majors. Great for hockey fans. Get a warm coat.
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