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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,588

Acceptance Rate

77%

Graduation Rate

63%

Annual Tuition

$10,951

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of North Dakota earn a median of $63,552 ten years after entry — 17% above the national median. Acceptance rate 77.1%, in-state tuition $10,951.

At a Glance

Total Students

9,296

Retention Rate

83%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

43%

Median Debt

$22,057

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of North Dakota is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 77.1%. The university enrolls 9,296 students. The retention rate is 83%, and the graduation rate is 63.2%. The median debt for students is $22,057, and 42.5% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $53,393. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $54,588. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $63,552. The annual in-state tuition is $10,951.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$53k

1 YEAR

$55k

5 YEARS

$64k

10 YEARS

Top 22% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of North Dakota alumni earn a median salary of $53,393. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $54,588. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $63,552. The median debt for graduates is $22,057.

The University of North Dakota has an acceptance rate of 77.1% and a graduation rate of 63.2%. The university has a student retention rate of 83%. The total student population is 9,296. 42.5% of students receive financial aid. In-state tuition costs $10,951.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Air Transportation

Graduates 228 / yr
Median Salary $104,007

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 213 / yr
Median Salary $233,467

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 175 / yr
Median Salary $54,848

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 163 / yr
Median Salary $53,957

Social Work

Graduates 159 / yr
Median Salary $61,532

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 153 / yr
Median Salary $74,721

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Graduates 142 / yr
Median Salary $68,029

Psychology, General

Graduates 134 / yr
Median Salary $33,487

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 113 / yr
Median Salary $99,715

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 113 / yr
Median Salary $73,603

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 110 / yr
Median Salary $42,948

Marketing

Graduates 97 / yr
Median Salary $48,843

Biology, General

Graduates 97 / yr
Median Salary $28,056

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 90 / yr
Median Salary $61,280

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 78 / yr
Median Salary $34,963

Medicine

Graduates 75 / yr
Median Salary $66,463

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 73 / yr
Median Salary $89,256

Law

Graduates 67 / yr
Median Salary $61,451

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 66 / yr
Median Salary $42,825

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $49,785

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $78,285

Chemical Engineering

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $73,112

Petroleum Engineering

Graduates 45 / yr
Median Salary $73,821

Civil Engineering

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $73,260

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Campus Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 58202-8193

University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of North Dakota has an acceptance rate of 77.1%.