University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota

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Grand Forks, ND, USA
3.82 Average Rating

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

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
81%
Acceptance Rate
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Admissions Requirements

SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application Type Application Deadline Reply Deadline
Fall Regular Decision August 17

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
42%
Out-Of-State Students
61%
88%
Submitting ACT
13%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1147
0
1600
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Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
13,615
Total Number of Undergrads
9,796
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
36%
20-39 Students
42%
40-99 Students
17%
100+ Students
3%
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$16,780
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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.
$10,276
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.
$14,546
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,976
Books and Supplies
$800

Aid & Grants

0
100
57%
Need Met
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.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,226
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.
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,861
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,790

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.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,597
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.
$16,628
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.
$222
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Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
57%
 US National: 44%
43%
 US National: 56%
Student Organizations
248
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes

Housing

0
100
28%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Fighting Hawks
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Missouri Valley Conference

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
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After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
Grand Forks AFB
Fargo
Bismarck
Denver
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
51%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,800
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What Students Are Saying

3.82 Average Rating
Great for aviation majors. Great for hockey fans. Get a warm coat.
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
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