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University of North Dakota (UND) : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About University of North Dakota

Where big sky meets prairie grit, this campus leans into hands-on learning and practical know-how. UND is known for strong teaching across engineering, sciences, health, business, and the arts, with small-group labs, studios, and faculty who know your name. You'll find well equipped libraries, a lively wellness and rec center, tutoring and advising that keep you on track, and plenty of quiet nooks to get work done.

Student life swings from loud hockey nights to indie concerts, theater, and a mix of clubs. River trails and long winters turn into built-in adventure. The vibe is friendly and pragmatic. Career prep runs through internships, co-ops, and alumni ties across the region. Grand Forks adds art, coffee, and room to build things. Notable alumni include astronaut Karen Nyberg and coach Phil Jackson.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location
264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 58202, USA
Website
und.edu
Unit ID
200280

Academic & Institutional

Control
Public institution (funded by state or local government)
Accreditation
HLC
Length of Study
Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System
Semester system (two main terms per year)
Award Levels
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Post-Master's
Doctorate (R)
Doctorate (P)
Other Award
Campus Setting
Located in a small city (population under 100,000)
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral - R2 (High Research)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$10,951
Tuition $9,237 + Fee $1,714
Out-of-State
$15,570
Tuition $13,856 + Fee $1,714
Student Profile
Total Students 14,172
Undergraduate 9,296
Graduate/Other 4,876
Male: 7,099 Female: 7,073
Applications
Total Applicants 7,437
Admitted 5,733
Enrolled 1,766
Acceptance: 77.1% Yield: 30.8%
Staff
Total Staff 2,953
Full-time 2,537
Part-time 416
Full-time: 85.9% Part-time: 14.1%

Academic Programs & Fields of Study

University of North Dakota (UND) offers 137 degree programs across 28 major academic fields, graduating approximately 3,497 students annually. The most popular fields by graduate volume are Health (19 programs, 783 graduates), Transportation (5 programs, 439 graduates), Business (11 programs, 376 graduates), Education (23 programs, 369 graduates) and Engineering (10 programs, 281 graduates). Explore program details, award levels, and graduate demographics below.

Health (19 programs, 783 graduates)
Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Registered Nursing 254
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
51.3801
Clinical Laboratory Science and Medical Technology 121
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Bachelor's
Master's
Other Award
51.1005
Medicine 74
Doctorate (P)
51.1201
Occupational Therapy 58
Doctorate (P)
51.2306
Nursing Practice 42
Doctorate (P)
51.3818
Physical Therapy 41
Doctorate (P)
51.2308
Communication Sciences and Disorders 33
Bachelor's
Master's
51.0201
Physician Assistant 31
Master's
51.0912
Histologic Technology 26
Other Award
51.1007
Mental and Social Health Services 23
Other Award
51.1599
Health and Wellness 22
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
51.0001
Public Health 11
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
51.2201
Public Health Education and Promotion 10
Bachelor's
51.2207
Rehabilitation Science 9
Bachelor's
51.2314
Clinical Nutrition 9
Master's
51.3102
Health Administration and Management 8
Postbac Cert.
51.0701
Dietetics 6
Bachelor's
51.3101
Athletic Training 3
Master's
51.0913
Medical Science 2
Doctorate (R)
51.1401
Transportation (5 programs, 439 graduates)
Logistics Management, Supply Chain and Transportation Systems
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Aerospace Science and Technology 320
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
49.0101
Aviation Management and Operations 64
Bachelor's
49.0104
Remote Aircraft Pilot 31
Bachelor's
49.0109
Air Traffic Control 23
Bachelor's
49.0105
Flight Instructor 1
Bachelor's
49.0108
Business (11 programs, 376 graduates)
Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Business Administration and Management 108
Bachelor's
Master's
52.0201
Accounting 87
Bachelor's
Master's
52.0301
Marketing Management 58
Bachelor's
52.1401
Investments and Securities 51
Bachelor's
52.0807
Entrepreneurship Studies 16
Bachelor's
Other Award
52.0701
Finance, General 16
Bachelor's
52.0801
Business Economics 12
Bachelor's
52.0601
Operations Management and Supervision 10
Bachelor's
52.0205
Accounting and Finance 8
Bachelor's
52.0304
Human Resources Management 8
Bachelor's
Other Award
52.1001
Nonprofit and Organizational Management 2
Other Award
52.0206
Education (23 programs, 369 graduates)
Educational Sciences, Teaching Methods and Pedagogy
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Special Education Teaching 94
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Other Award
13.1001
Curriculum and Instruction 38
Postbac Cert.
Master's
13.0301
Elementary Education 37
Bachelor's
Master's
13.1202
School Counseling and Guidance 30
Postbac Cert.
Master's
13.1101
Educational Leadership and Administration 27
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
13.0401
Teacher Education and Professional Development 26
Postbac Cert.
Doctorate (R)
13.1299
Educational Administration and Supervision 25
Doctorate (R)
13.0499
Reading Teacher Education 21
Master's
13.1315
Secondary Education and Teaching 13
Bachelor's
13.1205
Early Childhood Education 9
Bachelor's
Master's
13.1210
Teaching Individuals with Autism 8
Postbac Cert.
Other Award
13.1013
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching 7
Postbac Cert.
Master's
13.1401
Educational Assessment and Research 6
Postbac Cert.
Doctorate (R)
13.0699
Social Studies Teacher Education 6
Bachelor's
13.1318
Higher Education Administration 5
Master's
13.0406
General Education 3
Doctorate (R)
13.0101
Music Teacher Education 3
Bachelor's
13.1312
Science Teacher Education 3
Bachelor's
13.1316
Instructional Technology 2
Master's
13.0501
Educational Research and Statistics 2
Postbac Cert.
13.0603
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
13.1314
Multicultural Education 1
Other Award
13.0202
Middle School Education and Teaching 1
Bachelor's
13.1203
Engineering (10 programs, 281 graduates)
Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Mechanical Engineering 86
Bachelor's
Master's
14.1901
Civil Engineering 50
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0801
Chemical Engineering 46
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0701
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 39
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1001
Petroleum Engineering 22
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.2501
Biomedical Engineering 16
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.0501
Engineering 9
Doctorate (R)
14.9999
Environmental Health Engineering 7
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
14.1401
Geological and Geophysical Engineering 5
Bachelor's
Master's
14.3901
Systems Engineering 1
Master's
14.2701
Psychology (5 programs, 217 graduates)
Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
General Psychology 110
Bachelor's
Doctorate (R)
42.0101
Forensic Psychology 75
Master's
Other Award
42.2812
Applied Behavior Analysis 16
Postbac Cert.
42.2814
Clinical Psychology 9
Doctorate (R)
42.2801
Counseling Psychology 7
Doctorate (R)
42.2803
Public Services (3 programs, 159 graduates)
Public Administration, Social Work and Community Services
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Social Work 135
Bachelor's
Master's
44.0701
Public Administration 20
Bachelor's
Postbac Cert.
Master's
44.0401
Public Policy Analysis 4
Postbac Cert.
44.0501
Biological Sciences (5 programs, 104 graduates)
Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Biology and Biological Sciences 73
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0101
Epidemiology and Biostatistics 14
Master's
26.1311
Wildlife Biology 11
Bachelor's
26.0709
Biomedical Sciences 5
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0102
Molecular Biology 1
Bachelor's
26.0204
Liberal Arts (1 programs, 97 graduates)
Liberal Arts Education, General Studies and Humanities
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
General Studies 97
Bachelor's
24.0102
Communication (4 programs, 95 graduates)
Media Communications, Journalism and Public Relations
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Communication and Media Studies 87
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (R)
Other Award
09.0100
Health Communication 3
Other Award
09.0905
Sports Communication 3
Other Award
09.0906
Communication and Media Studies 2
Postbac Cert.
09.0199

Admission Requirements & Test Scores

Comprehensive overview of admission criteria, standardized test score ranges, and application requirements for prospective students at University of North Dakota (UND).

Application Requirements

Secondary School GPA
Required
Secondary School Rank
Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School Record
Required
College Preparatory Program
Required
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
Neither required nor recommended
English Proficiency Test (TOEFL)
Required
Personal Statement or Essay
Neither required nor recommended

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Test score ranges represent the middle 50% of admitted students (25th-75th percentile). Requirements may vary by program.

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

Estimated Total Cost
(In-state)
$26,243
Estimated Total Cost
(Out-state)
$30,862
In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$10,951
Tuition and fees for students residing in-state
Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$15,570
Tuition and fees for non-resident students
Room & Board
$11,046
Housing and meal plan expenses
Books & Supplies
$800
Average yearly cost of books and study materials
Other Expenses
$3,446
Miscellaneous personal and institutional expenses
Other Expenses (with family)
$3,446
Estimated cost for students living with family
Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$13,677
Graduate tuition rates for in-state students
Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$19,658
Graduate tuition rates for non-resident students

Financial Aid & Student Support

Summary of scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid statistics for undergraduate students

17%
FTFT Aid Recipients
Avg. Grant
$5,840
Avg. Loan
$13,031
Avg. Federal Loan
$5,366
Additional
Students with Any Grant
1,376
Students who received any type of grant aid
Students with Any Loan
1,018
Students who received any type of loan-based aid
Students with Federal Grant
280
Students who received a federal grant
Avg. Institutional Grant
$4,426
Average amount of institutional grant awarded

Student Success Metrics

Graduation rates and post-graduation earnings to help assess student outcomes and long-term value of education.

63%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who successfully graduate from the institution
83%
First-Year Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who continue for a second year
Median Earnings Over Time
$43,722 – $88,520
Salary Range (25th–75th Percentile, 10 Years)
$43,722 (25th %) $88,520 (75th %)
*Median Salary After 10 Years: $63,552
Median Salary After 6 Years
$54,588
Average annual earnings of former students six years after starting college.
Median Salary After 10 Years
$63,552
Average annual earnings of former students ten years after starting college.

Loan Burden & Repayment Outcomes

Breakdown of loan repayment rates and student debt levels by income and dependency status.

3-Year Loan Repayment Rate
75.7%
Share of borrowers who repaid loans within 3 years
Repayment Rate (Graduates Only)
88.4%
Repayment rate among students who completed their program
Median Student Loan Debt
$22,057
Median federal loan debt of undergraduate completers at time of graduation.
Repayment by Income
Low 62.9%
Middle 76.7%
High 82.1%
Repayment by Dependency
Dependent 80.0%
Independent 58.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about University of North Dakota (UND)

How much does it cost to attend University of North Dakota (UND)?

The annual tuition at University of North Dakota (UND) is $10,951 for in-state students and $15,570 for out-of-state students. When including room and board, books, and other expenses, the total estimated cost is approximately $26,243 for in-state students and $30,862 for out-of-state students. Additional costs include room and board $11,046 and books and supplies $800.

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2022-2023 academic year. Tuition and cost estimates are approximate and may not include all fees, personal expenses, or transportation costs.

What academic programs and degree levels does University of North Dakota offer?

University of North Dakota (UND) offers 137 academic programs across 28 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Certificate (1-2 yrs), Bachelor's, Postbac Cert., Master's, Post-Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional), Other Award.

Most popular program areas include:

  • Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (19 programs)
  • Logistics Management, Supply Chain and Transportation Systems (5 programs)
  • Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (11 programs)
  • Educational Sciences, Teaching Methods and Pedagogy (23 programs)
  • Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions (10 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

What is the acceptance rate for University of North Dakota?

University of North Dakota (UND) has an 77.1% acceptance rate and a 30.8% yield rate, making it selective.

Admission statistics breakdown:

  • Total applicants: 7,437
  • Students admitted: 5,733
  • Students enrolled: 1,766

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Admission statistics may vary by program and application cycle.

What financial aid and scholarships are available at University of North Dakota?

University of North Dakota (UND) provides financial aid to 17% of first-time, full-time students, with average grants of $5,840 and average loans of $13,031.

Average financial aid amounts by type:

  • Pell grants: $4,700
  • State/Local grants: $2,476
  • Institutional grants: $4,426
  • Federal loans: $5,366

The university supports 1,376 students with grants and 1,018 students with loans annually.

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Financial aid amounts and percentages may vary by program, enrollment status, and individual circumstances.

What is the average salary for University of North Dakota graduates?

University of North Dakota (UND) graduates earn a median salary of $54,588 after 6 years and $63,552 after 10 years.

The salary range 10 years after graduation spans from $43,722 (25th percentile) to $88,520 (75th percentile), with top earners reaching $96,400 (90th percentile).

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Salary data reflects graduates who received federal financial aid (approximately 60% of all graduates). Actual earnings may vary significantly based on program, location, and individual circumstances.

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