North Dakota State University-Main Campus

https://www.ndsu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,309

2023 Average Net Price

$16,461

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

95.8%

7,331 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

11,952

82% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

63.7%

1,665 Graduates

About

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Cass County, ND. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Dakota State University-Main Campus were Registered Nursing (216 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (122 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (116 degrees).

In 2023, 2,984 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. 50.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,493 degrees), 23.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (105 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $9,309, which is $−21,694 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,858 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $9,309, which is $21,695 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,461.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending North Dakota State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,309

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was $9,309. The cost of tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $−21,695 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,461

2023 Value

3.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 North Dakota State University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,461. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of North Dakota State University-Main Campus grew by 3.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,300

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was of $9,300 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.45% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.55% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2858 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

North Dakota State University-Main Campus received 7,331 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.1% annual growth. Out of those 7,331 applicants, 7,024 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.8% acceptance rate.

There were 11,952 students enrolled at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 31.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,024

Accepted Out of 7,331

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Dakota State University-Main Campus was 95.8% (7,024 admissions from 7,331 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 14.1%, while admissions declined by 14%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Dakota State University-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 11,952 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 9,796 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,156. This means that 82% of students enrolled at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.7% White, 4.07% Two or More Races, 3.17% Black or African American, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 1.87% Asian, 0.619% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0418% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.3%), followed by White Female (42.6%) and Two or More Races Female (2.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Asian Female (1.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,952 students. The full-time enrollment at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 9,796 and the part-time enrollment is 2,156. This means that 82% of students enrolled at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), North Dakota State University-Main Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,524 enrolled students
Two or More Races
486 enrolled students
Black or African American
379 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 79.7% White, 4.07% Two or More Races, 3.17% Black or African American, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 1.87% Asian, 0.619% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0418% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 135 students (1.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 26 more women than men received degrees from North Dakota State University-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is white (2,493 degrees awarded). There were 23.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (105 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is Registered Nursing (216 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (122 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (116 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (120 degrees awarded), Agriculture (246 degrees), and Human Sciences (159 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are Software developers (483,957 people), Other managers (437,688 people), Physicians (427,677 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (364,130 people), and Civil engineers (302,814 people).

The most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (120 degrees awarded), Agriculture (246 degrees), Human Sciences (159 degrees), Engineering (384 degrees), and Biology (171 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are Architecture and Related Services (120 degrees awarded), Agriculture (246 degrees), Human Sciences (159 degrees), Engineering (384 degrees), and Biology (171 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (595,847 people), Computer Systems Design (561,426 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (521,237 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (456,533 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (449,169 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
216 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
122 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
116 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was Registered Nursing with 216 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,479

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,505

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,479 degrees were awarded to men at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, which is 0.983 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,505).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 112 degrees were awarded to men at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.33 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 199 degrees were awarded to men at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 11.7 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 41% of students graduating from North Dakota State University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (67.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is Female and Asian (67.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.36% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,493 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
105 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is white (2,493 degrees awarded). There were 23.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (105 degrees).

0.67% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,273 degrees awarded
White Male
1,220 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is white female (1,273 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,220 degrees).

Operations

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $440M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.32M (1.21%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, North Dakota State University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 473M. North Dakota State University-Main Campus employs 150 Professors, 146 Associate professors and 143 Assistant professors. Most academics at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are Male Professor (97), Male Associate professor (86), and Female Assistant professor (75).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 287 employees, Service, with 254 employees, and Research with 211 employees.

Endowment

$440M

2023 Endowment

84.3k%

growth from 2022

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $440M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of North Dakota State University-Main Campus grew 84.3k% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.43M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$198M

2023 Salaries

4.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, North Dakota State University-Main Campus paid a median of $198M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($473M) and a 4.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.107% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.7% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$47.8M

Instructional Salaries

495

Number of Employees

In 2023, North Dakota State University-Main Campus paid a total of $47.8M to 495 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

150 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

287 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Dakota State University-Main Campus were Professor with 150 employees, Associate professor with 146 employees, and Assistant professor with 143 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Dakota State University-Main Campus were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 287 employees, Service with 254 employees, and Research with 211 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was Male Professor with 97 employees, Male Associate professor with 86 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 75 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

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