University of North Dakota
Public four-year university in Grand Forks, ND that costs an average of $18,131 a year after financial aid, admits 77% of applicants and graduates 61% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$18,131
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
61%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$67,456
PublicSmall city9,981 undergraduates
Cost of University of North Dakota
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,855 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,645 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $16,541 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,758 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,131 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $11,857 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,111 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,894 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,972 |
| $110,001+ | $21,242 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of North Dakota's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 77% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 61% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $60,133 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $67,456 |
| Rank in North Dakota (earnings) | 1st of 9 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $20,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $233 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 20% |
| Students with federal loans | 43% |
Majors and programs at University of North Dakota
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (86)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 62 | $84,038 | $25,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 66 | $81,770 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 143 | $77,233 | $28,102 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 240 | $76,869 | $21,501 |
| Civil Engineering | 72 | $75,130 | $27,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 | $72,883 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 90 | $69,822 | $19,345 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 93 | $63,917 | $18,250 |
| Air Transportation | 750 | $59,101 | $25,250 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 15 | $57,682 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 160 | $56,839 | $21,973 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 19 | $56,228 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | $55,831 | — |
| Marketing | 145 | $55,289 | $20,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 114 | $55,129 | $19,437 |
| Social Work | 134 | $50,638 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 202 | $50,471 | $22,304 |
| Sociology | 36 | $45,680 | $21,375 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 133 | $45,477 | $20,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 28 | $44,700 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 102 | $44,553 | $22,209 |
| Political Science and Government | 44 | $44,416 | $16,375 |
| English Language and Literature | 40 | $43,444 | — |
| Psychology | 226 | $41,799 | $20,000 |
| Biology | 137 | $37,145 | $21,716 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | $36,898 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 2 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 18 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 13 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 110 | — | $20,450 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 39 | — | $19,500 |
| Computer Science | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| Data Science | 2 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 16 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 6 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Economics | 11 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 24 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 | — | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 41 | — | — |
| History | 18 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 20 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 16 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 9 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Physics | 6 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 18 | — | — |
| Public Health | 16 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 30 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 22 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 48 | — | $19,750 |
| Social Sciences | 25 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 74 | — | $21,125 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 20 | — | — |
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 146 | $67,562 | $9,445 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 49 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 85 | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 4 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 24 | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 2 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 2 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 61 | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 26 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 22 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 85 | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (66)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 68 | $115,653 | $54,698 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 105 | $96,495 | $21,859 |
| Air Transportation | 46 | $96,052 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 14 | $91,578 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 40 | $82,717 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $71,974 | — |
| Public Health | 30 | $69,989 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 88 | $68,807 | $20,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 47 | $64,860 | — |
| Social Work | 134 | $64,742 | $40,724 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 18 | $61,299 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 35 | $60,991 | $38,793 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 42 | $57,685 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 30 | $55,953 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 187 | $54,592 | $29,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 45 | $52,490 | $50,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 117 | $47,862 | $33,500 |
| Applied Statistics | — | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 17 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Biology | 16 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 26 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 14 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Data Science | 5 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 14 | — | — |
| Economics | 35 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 13 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 | — | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 10 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | 30 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
| Physics | 3 | — | — |
| Psychology | 1 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 31 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 286 | — | $61,500 |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 16 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 11 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5 | $158,280 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 28 | $104,086 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $71,296 | — |
| Air Transportation | 9 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 2 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 7 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Education | 7 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 56 | — | $43,400 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Psychology | 5 | — | — |
| Public Health | 4 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 142 | $68,231 | $69,233 |
| Medicine | 144 | $64,914 | $182,056 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 63 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 201 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 29 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | — | — |
| Economics | 4 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 34 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 12 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 13 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 2 | — | — |
| Public Health | 5 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 8 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 17 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 37 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in North Dakota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Fargo | $15,636 | 95% | $65,925 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck | $23,020 | 75% | $62,839 |
| Minot State University | Minot | $11,490 | 65% | $56,245 |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson | $14,076 | 37% | $55,221 |
| University of Jamestown | Jamestown | $19,440 | 88% | $61,350 |
| Valley City State University | Valley City | $13,748 | 99% | $53,886 |
| Mayville State University | Mayville | $13,637 | — | $50,306 |
| Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | Ellendale | $22,322 | 26% | $38,990 |
About University of North Dakota
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Forks, ND |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 9,981 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | und.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is University of North Dakota's acceptance rate?
University of North Dakota admits 77% of applicants.
How much does University of North Dakota cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,855 a year (tuition and fees: $11,645 in-state, $16,541 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,131 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,857.
How much do University of North Dakota graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $67,456 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 9 similar colleges in North Dakota. The best-paid bachelor's program is chemical engineering ($84,038 a year after graduation).
What is University of North Dakota's graduation rate?
61% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 84% of first-year students return for a second year.