Fargo, North Dakota · Public ·City
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- City
- Enrollment
- 9,471 students
- Women / Men
- 51.4% / 48.6%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 19–25
Cost
- Avg net price
- $15,543
- Sticker price
- $23,716
- Tuition (in-state)
- $11,110
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,764
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63.9%
- Retention rate
- 78.4%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $62,203
- Median debt
- $23,199 (~$252/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 19.7%
- Take federal loans
- 52%
All majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
111 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is North Dakota State University-Main Campus worth it?
Pay $15,543/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $62,203 ten years out — about 4.0× the annual cost. Value grade: B.
- Avg net price
- $15,543/yr
- Median earnings
- $62,203/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $23,199~$252/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $62,172net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is North Dakota State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
North Dakota State University-Main Campus admits 95% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.
How much does North Dakota State University-Main Campus cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,543. The sticker price before any aid is $23,716, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $62,172.
How much debt do North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates have?
Graduates leave North Dakota State University-Main Campus with a median federal student loan balance of $23,199, which works out to about $252 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 52% of students take federal loans.
Is North Dakota State University-Main Campus worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates earn a median of $62,203 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 4.0× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns North Dakota State University-Main Campus a value grade of B.
What is the graduation rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
63.9% of full-time undergraduates graduate from North Dakota State University-Main Campus within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 78.4%.
What are the most popular majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
111 programs are listed in federal data; 96 have positive share data. The largest reported major at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (7.0%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (5.4%).
What percent of North Dakota State University-Main Campus students receive financial aid?
19.7% of North Dakota State University-Main Campus students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 52% take federal student loans.
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