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North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a public university situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It was founded in 1890 and is recognized as the leading university in North Dakota. The main campus is set on nearly 258 acres of land, and has over 100 major buildings. The university is popular for its dietetics program.
The athletics teams of the university are nicknamed the Bisons. The university has baseball, basketball, golf, cross country, track & field, football and wrestling teams. Annette Olson, Miss North Dakota 2006; Milton R. Young, former U.S. Senator; Earl Mindell, writer and nutritionist; Ravindra Khattree, academic statistician; and Craig Dahl, NFL player, are among the notable alumni of this university.
North Dakota State University can be found in Fargo, North Dakota (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at North Dakota State University.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at North Dakota State University are in science, engineering, agricultural science and management, real estate and construction management, architecture and planning, and medical adminstration.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at North Dakota State University centered around 520 to 630, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way North Dakota State University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 12,099 students were enrolled in the school.
North Dakota State University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Division I Independents and Other competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation."
More complete details are provided below.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus
1301 12th Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58105-5167
General Phone: (701) 231-8011
Admissions Phone: (701) 231-8643
Financial Aid Phone: (701) 231-7533
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu
North Dakota State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 311 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, bioengineering, construction engineering, manufacturing engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 253 | business management, MIS, accounting and related services, accounting, human resources, finance, marketing, transportation management, ... |
| Science | 161 | zoology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, biotechnology, biology, call and molecular biology, entomology, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 146 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, history, speech and rhetoric, English, economics, anthropology, ... |
| Architecture And Planning | 130 | environmental design, architecture, landscape architecture |
| Education And Teaching | 119 | educational administration, physical education teaching, teacher ed, school counseling, history teaching, family/home economics teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 93 | agricultural economics, crop production, agricultural mechanization, agricultural operations, food science, agriculture, food processing |
| Medical Adminstration | 86 | pharmacy courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 69 | computer science, software engineering, computer engineering |
| Medicine | 64 | pharmacy, gerontology |
| Media | 62 | mass communication, communication studies, digital communications |
| Family And Social Work | 58 | family studies, facilities management, food and nutrition, human development and family studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 54 | psychology, quantitative psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 47 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, dietitian, athletic trainer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety, security and protective services |
| Medical Support And Technology | 35 | veterinary assistant, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, radiographyer |
| Animal Science And Care | 31 | animal science, equestrian studies |
| Construction Trades | 27 | apparel and textiles, apparel and textile marketing |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 27 | construction management |
| Design | 18 | interior design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 15 | conservation |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 14 | horticultural science, soil science, turf management, agronomy, pest management |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics, statistics |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for North Dakota State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,591 | 98 |
| Master's degree | 249 | 57 |
| First-professional degree | 64 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 26 | 39 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 4 |
In 2005, North Dakota State University had a total enrollment of 12,099 students (10,738 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 47% |
| North Dakota | 42% |
| South Dakota | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 65 % |
North Dakota State University offers campus housing for 3,268 of its 10,738 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fargo, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,007 | 3,538 | 88% | 2,021 | 57% |
| Men | 2,128 | 1,830 | 86% | 1,060 | 58% |
| Women | 1,879 | 1,708 | 91% | 961 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (701) 231-8643
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,264 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,545 |
| Room and board | $ 5,130 |
| Room charge | $ 2,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,620 |
Financial Aid:
North Dakota State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (701) 231-7533
North Dakota State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 234 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 117 | 61 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 239 | 151 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 88 | $82,403 | 6 | $87,325 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 68 | $66,153 | 12 | $56,418 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 38 | $58,220 | 37 | $55,629 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 20 | $38,951 | 22 | $37,164 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 216 | $68,756 | 78 | $52,849 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $71,985 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $56,895 | 8 | $53,143 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 76 | $52,792 | 30 | $51,525 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $53,345 | 4 | $36,355 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $36,815 | 21 | $33,425 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 172 | $58,179 | 65 | $45,075 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Division I Independents |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | Division I Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 16 | 51 |
| Football | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Basketball | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 6 | 12 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agriculture, General
Crop Production
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Facilities Planning and Management
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Environmental Biology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Polymer Chemistry
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Dakota State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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