North Dakota State University-Main Campus
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Fargo, ND. It enrolls about 11,952 students and admits roughly 96% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Fargo, ND 58108 |
| County | Cass County |
| Enrollment | 11,952 |
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,331 / 7,024 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,857 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $15,511 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 64% |
| Transfer-out rate | 22% |
| Full-time retention rate | 77% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,461 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–24 |
| Website | https://www.ndsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7012318011 |
Admissions
About 7,331 students applied and 7,024 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,214 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,857 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $15,511. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,461 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,647 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,429 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,166 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,427 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,218 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,613 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 64% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is in Fargo, ND, Cass County. Its coordinates are 46.8931, -96.8008.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
About 96% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,331 applicants.
How much does North Dakota State University-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,857 for in-state students and $15,511 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
About 11,952 students are enrolled.