NDSU Student Population

Total 12,242 students are enrolled in North Dakota State University-Main Campus (10,096 undergraduate and 2,146 graduate). Among them, 750 students are enrolled in online degree/certificate programs. 674 faculties are working for North Dakota State University-Main Campus and student to faculty ratio is 18.16 to 1.
  • Total Student Population: 12,242
  • Undergraduate: 10,096
  • Graduate: 2,146
  • Online Students: 750

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Population By Gender/Attending Status

For academic year 2022-2023, total 12,242 students enrolled into North Dakota State University-Main Campus. 10,096 enrolled in undergraduate programs and 2,146 students enrolled in graduate programs. By attending status. there are 9,909 full-time and 2,333 part-time students. By gender, 6,007 male and 6,235 female students are attending at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Next table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
Student Population By Gender
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,2426,0076,235
Undergraduate10,0964,9765,120
Graduate2,1461,0311,115
Student Population By Attending Status
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
TotalFull-timePart-time
Total12,2429,9092,333
Undergraduate10,0968,9471,149
Graduate2,1469621,184

Population by Race/Ethnicity

Next tables summarize the students population by race/ethnicity at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
There are 9,871 White (80.63%), 373 Black/African American (3.05%), 371 Hispanic (3.03%), 199 Asian (1.63%), and 1,428 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,2426,0076,235
American Indian/Native American622438
Asian19973126
Black/African American373203170
Hispanic371188183
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander725
White9,8714,7955,076
Two More459215244
Un-Known1387266
Undergraduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total10,0964,9765,120
American Indian/Native American502030
Asian1465294
Black/African American324171153
Hispanic322169153
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander413
White8,6574,2744,383
Two More413195218
Un-Known875037
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,1461,0311,115
American Indian/Native American1248
Asian532132
Black/African American493217
Hispanic491930
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander312
White1,214521693
Two More462026
Un-Known512229

Online Student Population

North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. 750 students (6.13% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 5,308 students (43.36% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. Next table summarizes the online student population for North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
Distance Learning Student Population at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
TotalEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Total12,2427505,3086,184
Undergraduate10,0964994,9114,686
Graduate2,1462513971,498

Population by Student Age

The following table summarizes the students population by age at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. 5,889 students are aged 20 to 24 (48.10% of total students), 4,318 students are aged below 20 (35.27%), 87 students are aged above 50 (0.71%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
Student Population By Age at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,2426,0076,235
Under 18431330
Age 18-194,2751,9702,305
Age 20-213,8711,9491,922
Age 22-242,0181,056962
Age 25-29931479452
Age 30-34530283247
Age 35-39268130138
Age 40-4921989130
Age 50-64823646
Over 64523
Undergraduate Student Population By Age at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total10,0964,9765,120
Under 18431330
Age 18-194,2731,9682,305
Age 20-213,7301,8911,839
Age 22-241,452829623
Age 25-29308163145
Age 30-341275968
Age 35-39752550
Age 40-49611744
Age 50-64251015
Over 64211
Graduate Student Population By Age at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,1461,0311,115
Age 18-19220
Age 20-211415883
Age 22-24566227339
Age 25-29623316307
Age 30-34403224179
Age 35-3919310588
Age 40-491587286
Age 50-64572631
Over 64312

Largest Schools in North Dakota

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University of North Dakota (North Dakota) is a Public, 4-years school located in Grand Forks, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,951 for North Dakota residents and $15,570 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,876 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fargo, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,857 for North Dakota residents and $15,511 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 12,242 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Bismarck State College (BSC) is a Public, 4-years school located in Bismarck, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $5,195 for North Dakota residents and $7,279 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,771 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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University of Mary (UMary) is a Private, 4-years school located in Bismarck, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $21,468. The school has a total enrollment of 3,652 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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Minot State University (MSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Minot, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,508 for North Dakota residents and $8,634 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,777 and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
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Largest Graduate Schools in North Dakota

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University of North Dakota (North Dakota) is a Public, 4-years school located in Grand Forks, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,951 for North Dakota residents and $15,570 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,876 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fargo, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,857 for North Dakota residents and $15,511 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 12,242 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of Mary (UMary) is a Private, 4-years school located in Bismarck, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $21,468. The school has a total enrollment of 3,652 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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University of Jamestown (JC) is a Private, 4-years school located in Jamestown, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $24,820. The school has a total enrollment of 1,242 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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Minot State University (MSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Minot, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,508 for North Dakota residents and $8,634 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,777 and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
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Rivalry Schools to NDSU

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University of Denver (DU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Denver, CO. The 2023 tuition & fees is $59,340. The school has a total enrollment of 13,734 and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
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Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fort Wayne, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,254 for Indiana residents and $22,220 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,069 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Western Illinois University (Western Illinois) is a Public, 4-years school located in Macomb, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,661 for Illinois residents and $14,952 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,643 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNOMAHA) is a Public, 4-years school located in Omaha, NE. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,370 for Nebraska residents and $22,358 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,058 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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University of North Dakota (North Dakota) is a Public, 4-years school located in Grand Forks, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,951 for North Dakota residents and $15,570 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,876 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Tulsa, OK. The 2023 tuition & fees is $34,100. The school has a total enrollment of 5,051 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Brookings, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,299 for South Dakota residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,327 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of South Dakota (USD) is a Public, 4-years school located in Vermillion, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,856 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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University of Denver (DU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Denver, CO. The 2023 tuition & fees is $59,340. The school has a total enrollment of 13,734 and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
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Western Illinois University (Western Illinois) is a Public, 4-years school located in Macomb, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,661 for Illinois residents and $14,952 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,643 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fort Wayne, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,254 for Indiana residents and $22,220 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,069 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNOMAHA) is a Public, 4-years school located in Omaha, NE. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,370 for Nebraska residents and $22,358 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,058 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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University of North Dakota (North Dakota) is a Public, 4-years school located in Grand Forks, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,951 for North Dakota residents and $15,570 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,876 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fargo, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,857 for North Dakota residents and $15,511 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 12,242 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Tulsa, OK. The 2023 tuition & fees is $34,100. The school has a total enrollment of 5,051 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Brookings, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,299 for South Dakota residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,327 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of South Dakota (USD) is a Public, 4-years school located in Vermillion, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,856 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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North Dakota Best Colleges

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University of North DakotaPublic, 4-yearsGrand Forks, ND

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Minot State UniversityPublic, 4-yearsMinot, ND

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North Dakota State University-Main CampusPublic, 4-yearsFargo, ND

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University of MaryPrivate, 4-yearsBismarck, ND

All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023