North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · Public · 9,471 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$66K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$17K
Graduation rate
65%
Acceptance rate
95%
Median debt
$15K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $24K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1150 |
| ACT composite (median) | 23.0 |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $59K |
| SAT math (median) | 616 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 490 |
| Undergraduate composition | 84% White · 3% Black · 4% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.ndsu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $70K | $20K |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | $65K | $21K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $64K | $21K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $63K | $27K |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | $63K | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $61K | $25K |
| Civil Engineering. | $61K | $25K |
| Computer Science. | $60K | $20K |
| Agricultural Engineering. | $59K | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $58K | $26K |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | $52K | $17K |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | $51K | $23K |
Compare with similar colleges in — ND
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | $12K | 61% | $15K | $67K |
| Bismarck State College | $6K | 44% | $7K | $58K |
| Minot State University | $9K | 45% | $11K | $56K |
| North Dakota State College of Science | $6K | — | $8K | $55K |
| Dickinson State University | $9K | 40% | $11K | $55K |
| Valley City State University | $9K | 50% | $14K | $54K |
| Mayville State University | $8K | 39% | $13K | $50K |
| Williston State College | $6K | — | $8K | $54K |
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