North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year college in Fargo, North Dakota with 9,471 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, costs an average of $15,636 a year after grants and graduates 66% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus acceptance rate and admissions
North Dakota State University-Main Campus admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
ACT composite
19 to 25
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The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$11,738
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$16,672
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$10,294
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$24,407
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$15,636
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,636 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,771 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduation rate, earnings and debt
66%finished within 6 years78%came back for year two25%get a Pell Grant
66% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $65,925 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $21,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
North Dakota State University-Main Campus$65,925
North Dakota median, public 4-year$55,733
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
North Dakota State University-Main Campus$21,500
North Dakota median$20,748
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 33% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus majors and what graduates earn
North Dakota State University-Main Campus awarded bachelor's degrees in 71 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from pharmacy ($125,175).
Pharmacy$125,175
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$95,019
Electrical engineering$94,510
Computer engineering$92,878
Mechanical engineering$87,702
Computer science$87,562
Agricultural Engineering$84,529
Industrial engineering$84,016
All 71 majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
97 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
North Dakota State University-Main Campus admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does North Dakota State University-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $11,738 for in-state students and $16,672 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,636 a year in 2024-25.
Is North Dakota State University-Main Campus test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, North Dakota State University-Main Campus reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
66% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $65,925 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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