North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Acceptance
95%
Avg SAT
1150
In-State
$11,110
Grad Rate (4yr)
46%
Retention
78%
Earnings
$62,203
AI Overview
North Dakota State University-Main Campus brings a land-grant mission to life in Fargo, where strong STEM programs—particularly in biotechnology and mathematics—fuel hands-on research opportunities rare at the undergraduate level. The campus pulses with Division I athletics energy and prairie-state friendliness, creating a tight-knit community despite its mid-sized enrollment. Self-directed students who want accessible faculty mentorship and real lab experience (not just observation) tend to flourish here. The university's nearly open admissions means motivated learners of all backgrounds can access serious research infrastructure.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$11,110
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,764
Room & Board
$9,928
Average Net Price
$15,543
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
20%
Take Federal Loans
52%
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,199
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$62,203Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$23,199Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
53 graduates
$125,175
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
43 graduates
$95,019
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
63 graduates
$94,510
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
28 graduates
$92,878
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
122 graduates
$87,702
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
80 graduates
$87,562
4 yrs after graduation
Agricultural Engineering
11 graduates
$84,529
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
15 graduates
$84,016
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
60 graduates
$83,992
4 yrs after graduation
Agricultural Production Operations
36 graduates
$83,779
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
111+ programsAnd 99 more programs available
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