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The University of North Dakota, also known as UND, is a public university located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. It was established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883. UND offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees in a wide variety of subjects. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
University of North Dakota’s sports teams are nicknamed the Fighting Sioux. The men's ice hockey team has won more than five national championships.
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.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 12,559 students (10,996 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Dakota
University Station
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8193
General Phone: (800) 225-5863
http://www.und.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 320 | commercial pilot and flight crew, air traffic controller, aviation operations, air transportation, aviation tech, flight instructor |
| Education And Teaching | 314 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, special ed, early childhood education, social science teaching, school counseling, teacher education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 311 | general studies, English, geography, history, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, social services, ... |
| Business And Management | 311 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, accounting and finance, managerial economics, non-profit management, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 239 | physical therapy, psychology, communication disorders, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, music therapy |
| Engineering | 161 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, geological engineering, environmental engineering, various engineering courses |
| Medical Support And Technology | 150 | clinical lab tech, physician assistant, speech pathology, histotechnologist, cytotechnologist |
| Science | 141 | biology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, wildlife biology, geology, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 132 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, mental health nursing, nurse anesthetist |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 100 | occupational therapy, parks and recreation management, dietitian, exercise science, athletic trainer, clinical nutritionist, vocational counseling |
| Media | 90 | communication studies, graphic communications |
| Law | 85 | law |
| Family And Social Work | 73 | social work, public administration, public policy analysis |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 72 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Medicine | 60 | medicine |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer and info science, systems analyst |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | industrial tech, occupational safety tech |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Music | 7 | music, music performance |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health care administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of North Dakota in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,836 | 84 |
| Master's degree | 471 | 55 |
| Doctor's degree | 153 | 18 |
| First-professional degree | 145 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 70 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 18 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of North Dakota had a total enrollment of 12,559 students (10,996 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 42% |
| Minnesota | 41% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
University Of North Dakota offers campus housing for 3,384 of its 10,996 (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 | 3,783 | 2,649 | 70% | 1,855 | 70% |
| Men | 2,053 | 1,400 | 68% | 965 | 69% |
| Women | 1,730 | 1,249 | 72% | 890 | 71% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
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 ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,513 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,325 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,120 |
Financial Aid:
University Of North Dakota participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 300500)
University Of North Dakota has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 208 | 90 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 94 | 65 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 85 | 89 |
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 | 10 | $114,258 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $80,003 | 4 | $90,433 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $53,990 | 5 | $87,221 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $51,635 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $83,454 | 13 | $89,545 |
*: 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 | 76 | $84,182 | 30 | $77,355 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 94 | $71,291 | 50 | $63,299 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 106 | $59,635 | 74 | $56,812 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $53,971 | 13 | $49,923 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $43,709 | 8 | $40,057 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 293 | $68,993 | 175 | $60,909 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 202 | 138 | 340 |
| Football | 103 | 0 | 103 |
| Track | 18 | 21 | 39 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 103 | 142 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
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
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
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
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Technical 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
Applied Economics
Chinese Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
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
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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
Wildlife Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
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
Flight Instructor
(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 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care 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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