North Dakota State University
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North Dakota State University (NDSU) is a mid-sized public research university in Fargo, North Dakota. They have a wide range of popular programs.
Affordability: NDSU has a relatively low total sticker price for out-of-state students ($28,354). They offer need- and merit-based aid. Average net price in 2020-21 was $16,677 (NCES).
Rankings:
#285 national research universities, U.S. News
#424 best colleges and universities, CollegeSimply
#1 best value colleges in North Dakota, Niche
Popular Majors (NCES):
Nursing
Mechanical Engineering
Human Development and Family Studies
Business
Biology
Psychology
Computer Science
Civil Engineering
Finance
Marketing
Architecture
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Animal Science
Construction Engineering
Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):
10,199 undergraduates; 2,262 graduate students
95% acceptance rate
32% enrolled
65% graduation rate