University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public, a small city · 9,981 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into UND?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
76.9%
7,437 applied
SAT, middle half
Not published
Not reported
ACT, middle half
Not published
Not reported
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
31% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
How much does UND cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, North Dakota residents
$11,645
Tuition and fees, out of state
$16,541
A full year, sticker price
$25,855
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$18,131
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,857 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,111 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,894 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,972 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,242 |
- Room and board on campus
- $11,758 a year
- Books and supplies
- $800 a year
- The school's own grants
- 71% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $4,426
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do UND students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$20,500
About $233 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
43%
Get a Pell Grant
20.3%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
21.2%
What do UND graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$60,133
Ten years after starting
$67,456
Middle half: $47,798 to $94,061
Best-paid program, five years out
$129,644
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$46,260
Zoology/Animal Biology
Do UND students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
84%
Graduate in six years
61%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
58% graduated
26% transferred, 1% still enrolled
Who goes to UND?
Women
45.1%
First in their family at college
19.1%
Part-time
22.9%
Students per teacher
17
- Background
- White 78%, Hispanic 6%, Black 3%, Asian 2%, Two or more 5%, International 4%, Native American 1%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 2,986 beds
What do UND graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 35 | $72,883 | $85,337 | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 19 | $56,228 | $86,476 | Hidden |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemical Engineering | 62 | $84,038 | $93,006 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 72 | $75,130 | $86,394 | $27,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 66 | $81,770 | $129,644 | $26,000 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 0 | Hidden | $80,663 | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 143 | $77,233 | $95,528 | $28,102 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 19 | Hidden | $104,398 | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 93 | $63,917 | $84,589 | $18,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 160 | $56,839 | $67,242 | $21,973 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 22 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 24 | Hidden | $67,447 | Hidden |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 114 | $55,129 | $75,737 | $19,437 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 15 | $57,682 | $68,756 | Hidden |
| Marketing | 145 | $55,289 | $69,641 | $20,500 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 240 | $76,869 | $82,468 | $21,501 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 90 | $69,822 | $81,577 | $19,345 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 39 | Hidden | $57,352 | $19,500 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 16 | Hidden | $63,832 | Hidden |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 41 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Public Health | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 30 | Hidden | $56,894 | Hidden |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 74 | Hidden | $61,924 | $21,125 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 137 | $37,145 | $64,558 | $21,716 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 20 | Hidden | $46,260 | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 40 | $43,444 | $52,034 | Hidden |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 22 | Hidden | $64,726 | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 102 | $44,553 | $46,846 | $22,209 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 28 | $44,700 | $55,829 | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | $36,898 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Graphic Communications | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Data Science | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| International/Globalization Studies | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 202 | $50,471 | $71,525 | $22,304 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | $55,831 | Hidden | Hidden |
Other programs
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 750 | $59,101 | $103,645 | $25,250 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare UND with other universities
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Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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