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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, North Dakota · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,312

Acceptance Rate

96%

Graduation Rate

64%

Annual Tuition

$10,857

At a Glance

Total Students

9,567

Retention Rate

77%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

53%

Median Debt

$23,199

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

North Dakota State University is a public institution with a student body of 9,567. The university has a high acceptance rate of 95.8%. The retention rate is 76.9%, and the graduation rate is 63.5%. The average in-state tuition is $10,857. Over half of students receive financial aid, at 52.8%.

Graduates report earnings of $53,030 one year after graduation, $54,312 after five years, and $62,203 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $23,199.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$53k

1 YEAR

$54k

5 YEARS

$62k

10 YEARS

Top 23% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates earn a median of $53,030. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $54,312. Ten years after graduation, median earnings rise to $62,203. The median debt for graduates is $23,199.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has a 95.8% acceptance rate and a 63.5% graduation rate. The retention rate is 76.9%. The in-state tuition is $10,857. A total of 52.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo, ND 58108-6050

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is located in Fargo, North Dakota. The campus is in a city setting.

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North Dakota State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 95.8%.