University Of North Dakota is located in a small city, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at University Of North Dakota top out at the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at University Of North Dakota often study transportation.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
University Of North Dakota offers classes to 12,954 students (11,506 full-time equivalent).
The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Dakota
University Station
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8193
General Phone: (800) 225-5863
Admissions Phone: (701) 777-3821
Financial Aid Phone: (701) 777-3121
http://www.und.edu
University Of North Dakota awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 361 | aviation tech, air traffic controller, aviation operations, air transportation, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Education And Teaching | 341 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, teacher education, special ed, early childhood education, education of autistic, school counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 308 | business, marketing, accounting, finance, business management, MIS, sales and marketing, non-profit management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 294 | liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, social services, geography, sociology, history, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 223 | physical therapy, psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, music therapy |
| Engineering | 120 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, geological engineering, various engineering courses |
| Science | 119 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, geology, physics, anatomy, bacteriology, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 117 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, mental health nursing |
| Media | 92 | communication studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 87 | clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, physician assistant, cytotechnologist |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 79 | occupational therapy, dietitian, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, vocational counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 74 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Law | 65 | law |
| Family And Social Work | 64 | social work, public administration, public policy analysis |
| Medicine | 49 | medicine |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 26 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | industrial tech, occupational safety tech |
| Music | 12 | music, music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of North Dakota in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,755 | 76 |
| Master's degree | 444 | 51 |
| Doctor's degree | 163 | 13 |
| First-professional degree | 114 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 41 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of North Dakota had a total enrollment of 12,954 students (11,506 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 45% |
| Minnesota | 38% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
University Of North Dakota offers campus housing for 3,384 of its 11,506 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Grand Forks, 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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,255 | 2,923 | 69% | 2,200 | 75% |
| Men | 2,273 | 1,542 | 68% | 1,174 | 76% |
| Women | 1,982 | 1,381 | 70% | 1,026 | 74% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (701) 777-3821
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,282 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,614 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Room charge | $ 1,979 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,036 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid:
University Of North Dakota participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 300500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (701) 777-3121
University Of North Dakota has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 179 | 84 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 115 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 151 | 127 |
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 | 12 | $94,364 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $78,019 | 7 | $81,607 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $71,333 | 20 | $61,855 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $49,263 | 11 | $53,883 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $40,098 | 3 | $31,890 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 45 | $72,333 | 41 | $60,896 |
*: 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 | 66 | $73,013 | 22 | $72,055 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 81 | $60,455 | 47 | $57,562 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 116 | $52,966 | 66 | $48,520 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $50,750 | 11 | $40,923 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $30,470 | 16 | $27,423 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 278 | $58,912 | 162 | $51,740 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 186 | 131 | 317 |
| Football | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| Track | 17 | 23 | 40 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 94 | 135 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Air Traffic Controller
Air Transportation, Other
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of North Dakota Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| 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
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
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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