Overview

North Dakota State University is a University institution located in Fargo, ND, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address NDSU Department 2832
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND  58108-6050
United States

Contact Ms. Seinquis Leinen
Interim Director of Admission
Email: ndsu.admission@ndsu.edu
Phone: 701-231-8643
Fax: 701-231-8802

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Communication/journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
Animal Sciences, General
Applied Horticulture/horticultural Business Services, Other
Crop Production
Equestrian/equine Studies
Food Science
Food Science And Technology, Other
Horticultural Science
Plant Protection And Integrated Pest Management
Range Science And Management
Soil Science And Agronomy, General
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Environmental Design/architecture
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Botany/plant Biology
Entomology
Microbiology, General
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/corporate Communications, General
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Health Communication
Journalism, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations/image Management
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Earth Science Teacher Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dietetics/dietitian
Health And Wellness, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Veterinary/animal Health Technology
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Public/applied History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychometrics And Quantitative Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Interior Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,331

Applied

7,024

Accepted

9,791

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,163

Females Applied

4,004

Females Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,168

Males Applied

3,020

Males Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.54

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	A minimum high school GPA of 2.75
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	September 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		530	700
SAT Math		570	660
ACT Composite		19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,309

In-state

13,963

Out-of-state

9,309

In-district

Fees

1,601

Full-time student fees

10,016

Room & board

4,638

Room only

Financial Aid

14,036

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,412

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,224

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,931

Avg. Loan Aid

2,665

Avg. Grant Aid

6,785

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

44.43%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

40%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

9,791

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

59%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.06%
Black or African American	3.18%
White or Caucasian	85.39%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.65%
Asian	1.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	4.37%
Other	0.93%

Gender

Male (49.03%)

Female (50.97%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Concert, Little International and Blue Key Homecoming Show

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Saddle and Sirloin, Students Today, Leaders Forever, Chi Alpha Christian Organization, fraternities/sororities and CRU

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Pathlight app

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis			No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo			No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis			No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo			No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

755

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 616

Part-time - 139

Male - 427

Female - 328