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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.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at North Dakota State University include engineering, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, architecture and planning, and medical administration.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at North Dakota State University scored at least 660 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 510 to 670 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 12,527 students study at North Dakota State University (in 2007-2008).
Part-time study is common at the school. North Dakota State University makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Mid-Continent Conference and Missouri Valley Conference athletics.
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 58108-6050
General Phone: (701) 231-8011
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 280 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, construction engineering, manufacturing engineering, bioengineering, civil engineering courses, ... |
| Business and Management | 276 | business management, accounting, MIS, transportation management, accounting and related services, business communications, financial planning, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 173 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, political science, history, economics, speech and rhetoric, humanities, ... |
| Science | 161 | zoology, biotechnology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, polymer chemistry, physics, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 157 | educational administration, school counseling, physical education teaching, educational research, family/home economics teaching, teacher education, English teaching, social science teaching, ... |
| Architecture and Planning | 140 | environmental design, architecture, landscape architecture |
| Family and Social Work | 124 | family studies, food and nutrition, human development and family studies, facilities management |
| Medical Administration | 95 | pharmacy courses |
| Medicine | 88 | pharmacy, gerontology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 87 | agricultural economics, crop production, agricultural mechanization, food processing, food science, agriculture, various food science courses, agricultural operations, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 82 | computer science, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 74 | psychology, quantitative psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 71 | criminal justice and safety, security and protective services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 70 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 70 | sports and fitness management, dietitian, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Media | 66 | mass communication, public relations, media and digital communications, communication studies, health communication, digital communications |
| Medical Support and Technology | 50 | veterinary assistant, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, radiographer |
| Animal Science and Care | 43 | animal science, equestrian studies |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 41 | agronomy, turf management, horticultural science, soil science, pest management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 40 | construction management |
| Construction Trades | 33 | apparel and textiles, apparel and textile marketing |
| Hospitality | 26 | hospitality management |
| Mathematics | 26 | statistics, mathematics |
| Design | 20 | interior design |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 19 | conservation, natural resources management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 16 | drama |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Transportation | 0 | ground transportation |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technician |
Number of programs and degrees for North Dakota State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,770 | 108 |
| Master's degree | 390 | 60 |
| Doctor's degree | 91 | 41 |
| First-professional degree | 88 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 15 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, North Dakota State University had a total enrollment of 12,527 students (10,712 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 33% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 49% |
| North Dakota | 43% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
North Dakota State University offers campus housing for 3,535 of its 10,712 (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 | 5,678 | 4,542 | 80% | 2,661 | 59% |
| Men | 2,973 | 2,401 | 81% | 1,476 | 61% |
| Women | 2,705 | 2,141 | 79% | 1,185 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not 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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,326 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,025 |
| Room and board | $ 6,220 |
| Room charge | $ 2,656 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,564 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
North Dakota State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299700)
North Dakota State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 34 | $108,777 | 6 | $111,720 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $85,315 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $69,876 | 13 | $69,990 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 8 | $44,238 | 7 | $43,542 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 25 | $59,986 | 8 | $45,950 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 91 | $81,484 | 36 | $66,192 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 62 | $85,817 | 5 | $111,057 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 68 | $65,623 | 28 | $66,541 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 96 | $64,564 | 79 | $59,497 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $54,997 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 29 | $37,825 | 37 | $35,053 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 258 | $66,779 | 154 | $56,433 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26 | 17 | 43 |
| Football | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 10 | 11 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agriculture, General
Crop Production
Food Science
Food Science and Technology, Other
International Agriculture
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
Business/Corporate Communications
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 Management and Policy
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 Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
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
Health Communication
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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