School Overview
North Dakota State University is a medium-sized university with an
undergraduate population of 11,061. The graduate enrollment is
currently 1,818. The university offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral,
and First Professional Degrees.
Graduate Programs
Master's degree programs at NDSU include Animal Sciences, Biochemistry,
Civil Engineering, Education, Music, Plant Sciences, and Zoology.
Doctoral candidates can pursue a terminal degree in Communication,
Computer Science, English, Engineering, Psychology, and many other
fields.
A number of certification and specialist programs are available as well.
Online Programs
In addition to quite a few Bachelor's and Master's level degree
programs, NDSU's distance learning division also offers non-credit
courses for professionals, and continuing education courses for teachers.
School and Colleges
- College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources
- College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Engineering
- College of Human Development and Education
- College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences
- College of Science and Mathematics
- University Studies
- Graduate School & Interdisciplinary Studies
College Majors
- Agriculture & Related Sciences
- Agribusiness Operations
- Agricultural Communications
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Agriculture – General
- Animal Sciences
- Crop Production
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Food Science
- Horticulture Science
- Pest Management
- Soil Science and Agronomy
- Turf Management
- Architecture & Related Programs
- Environmental Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural & Gender Studies
- Women's Studies
- Arts, Visual & Performing
- Art – General
- Drama/Theater Arts
- Interior Design
- Music – General
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chem/Phys/Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Zoology
- Business, Management & Marketing
- Accounting
- Business Administration/Management
- Business Communications
- Construction Management
- Finance/Banking
- Financial Planning
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing Management
- Communications & Journalism
- Health Communications
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Computer Science
- Education
- Agricultural Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Elementary Education
- English Teacher Education
- Family/Consumer Sciences Education
- French Teacher Education
- German Teacher Education
- Health Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education
- Physics Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Speech Teacher Education
- Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical/Communications Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- English Language & Literature
- English Language & Literature – General
- Family & Consumer Sciences
- Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies
- Human Development/Family Studies
- Foreign Language & literature
- Classics
- French
- Spanish
- Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Medical Dietetics
- Nursing (RN)
- Preveterinary Medicine
- Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging
- Respiratory Therapy
- Veterinarian Assistance
- History
- History – General
- Public History/Archives
- Law & Legal Studies
- Prelaw
- Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Mathematics – General
- Statistics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Global Studies
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Natural Resources Management/Policy
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – General
- Sport/Fitness Administration
- Philosophy & Religion
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Physics
- Psychology
- Psychology – General
- Psychometrics/Quantitative Psychology
- Security & Protective Services
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Emergency Management/Homeland Security
- Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Political Science/Government
- Social Sciences – General
- Sociology
Accreditation
North Dakota State University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association. The last re-accreditation
was done in 2006, and it will not need to be done again until 2016.
Student Housing
North Dakota State University offers a variety of options for Residence
Hall living. There are a variety of reasons why you can benefit from
living on campus. It can help you academically and socially. It can
make you feel more satisfied with your experience in college. It can
also make it more likely that you stay in college and graduate with a
degree.
Some of the options offered by North Dakota State University are the following:
- Burgum Hall – This building is near the library and for first year women only. The rooms are furnished.
- Churchill Hall – This hall is near the academic buildings. It is for first year men only. It is furnished.
- Seim Hall – This is a nine-story high-rise for men and women in their first year. The men and women are on separate floors. They are double rooms that have common restrooms in the hall. There is a dining area attached either on lower level or through tunnels.
- Sevrinson Hall – This is a nine-story high-rise for men and women first-year students. They are double rooms with a common restroom in the hall. The building does have a dining area or access to another through tunnels.
General Information
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Admission Office Ceres Hall 124 PO Box 5454 Fargo, ND 58105-5454 (701) 231-8643 (800) 488-6378 Fax: (701) 231-8802 [email protected] Contact: Jobey Lichtblau Director of Admission |
Main Address University Station Fargo, ND 58105 (701) 231-8011 www.ndsu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 11,061 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,661 Degree-seeking undergrads: 10,799 Graduate enrollment: 1,818 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 80% Percent students who return sophomore year: 81% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations B Architecture & Related Programs Environmental Design B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Women's Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Health Communications B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Agricultural Education B Engineering Agricultural Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Natural Resources Management/Policy B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Parks, Recreation & Fitness – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the
accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to
change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions
officer.
Dakota State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (605) 256-5111 |
| Website: | https://dsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://dsu.edu/admissions/apply-now |
| Address: | 820 N Washington Ave, Madison, SD 57042-1799 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,268 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 35% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,062 (32% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,536 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $12,606 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 93% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,276 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Dakota State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Dakota State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Education | 8 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 16 | 7 | 28 | 6 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Dakota State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,536 |
| Out-of-state | $12,606 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,660 |
| Out-of-state | $11,809 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 362 | 93% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 315 | 81% | $4,276 |
| Student loan aid | 263 | 68% | $6,486 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,268 | 42% | $4,592 |
| Federal student loans | 1,297 | 43% | $6,346 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Dakota State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Dakota State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 978 | 631 | 347 | Percent admitted | 100% | 80% | 73% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 43% | 50% | 32% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Dakota State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,268 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,818 |
| Graduate enrollment | 450 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Dakota State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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