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University of North Dakota
Most applicants get into University of North Dakota — 76.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of North Dakota sits in Grand Forks proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $106,162 four years out. Faculty pay averages $120,588 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 9,981 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
University of North Dakota does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 76.9% who got into University of North Dakota did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of North Dakota received 7,437 applications and admitted 5,733 (77.1%), with 1,766 enrolling.
How University of North Dakota compares
| University of North Dakota | North Dakota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.9% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,951 | $10,951 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,552 | $52,725 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of North Dakota student earns $63,552 — 21% above the North Dakota median of $52,725 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of North Dakota prices by residency: $10,951 in-state versus $15,570 out-of-state — a $4,619 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of North Dakota enrolls 9,981 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of North Dakota's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
60.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a University of North Dakota tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of North Dakota
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $106,162 |
| Air Transportation | $104,472 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $99,932 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,704 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,828 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,309 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $86,268 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,187 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,624 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $78,774 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $75,202 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $72,006 |
| Mathematics | $71,665 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $71,538 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $70,947 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,932 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,535 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $65,856 |
| Marketing | $64,912 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,688 |
| Security Science and Technology | $62,726 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,352 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,218 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $56,130 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,065 |
| Social Work | $56,001 |
| Psychology, General | $55,333 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,251 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $54,558 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $53,454 |
| Social Sciences, General | $52,063 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,253 |
| Biology, General | $50,191 |
| Sociology | $49,665 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,955 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $44,961 |
Median earnings for these 36 University of North Dakota programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,552 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 45 additional University of North Dakota programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of North Dakota?
University of North Dakota doesn't look at test scores; its 76.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of North Dakota's acceptance rate?
77.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,733 admitted from 7,437 applicants.
How much does University of North Dakota cost?
In-state tuition is $10,951; out-of-state students pay $15,570. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of North Dakota graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,552 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Dakota
- Minot State University — 64.6% admitted
- University of Mary — 75.3% admitted
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus — 95% admitted
- University of Jamestown — 88.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.