North Dakota State University-Main Campus

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,309

4% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$15,962

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

95.7%

8,535 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

12,242

80.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

63.2%

1,559 Graduates

About

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Cass County, ND. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Dakota State University-Main Campus were Registered Nursing (204 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (154 degrees), and General Human Development & Family Studies (144 degrees).

In 2022, 3,143 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. 50.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,640 degrees), 29.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $9,309, which is $−20,841 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2858 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $9,309, which is $20,841 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,962.

In 2022, 66% of undergraduate students attending North Dakota State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,309

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was $9,309. The cost of tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $−20,841 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,962

2022 Value

4.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 North Dakota State University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,962. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of North Dakota State University-Main Campus grew by 4.29%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,078

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was of $9,078 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.25% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 17.5% with respect to 2021, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2858 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

North Dakota State University-Main Campus received 8,535 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 4.81% annual growth. Out of those 8,535 applicants, 8,166 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.7% acceptance rate.

There were 12,242 students enrolled at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2022. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 30.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

8,166

Accepted Out of 8,535

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Dakota State University-Main Campus was 95.7% (8,166 admissions from 8,535 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 95.5%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 4.81%, while admissions grew by 5.06%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

1% of enrolled first-time students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Dakota State University-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 12,242 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 9,909 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,333. This means that 80.9% of students enrolled at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.6% White, 3.75% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 3.03% Hispanic or Latino, 1.63% Asian, 0.506% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.6%), followed by White Female (42.9%) and Two or More Races Female (2.08%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Asian Female (1.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,242 students. The full-time enrollment at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 9,909 and the part-time enrollment is 2,333. This means that 80.9% of students enrolled at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.4% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), North Dakota State University-Main Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
9,871 enrolled students
Two or More Races
459 enrolled students
Black or African American
373 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 80.6% White, 3.75% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 3.03% Hispanic or Latino, 1.63% Asian, 0.506% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 138 students (1.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 9 more women than men received degrees from North Dakota State University-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is white (2,640 degrees awarded). There were 29.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (89 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is Registered Nursing (204 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (154 degrees) and General Human Development & Family Studies (144 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (197 degrees awarded), Engineering (452 degrees), and Biology (158 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are Software developers (500,224 people), Other managers (439,744 people), Physicians (438,173 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (355,349 people), and Civil engineers (283,941 people).

The most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2022 are Human Sciences (197 degrees awarded), Engineering (452 degrees), Biology (158 degrees), Math & Statistics (43 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (58 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are Human Sciences (197 degrees awarded), Engineering (452 degrees), Biology (158 degrees), Math & Statistics (43 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (58 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (595,847 people), Computer Systems Design (561,426 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (521,237 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (456,533 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (449,169 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
204 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
154 degrees awarded
General Human Development & Family Studies
144 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was Registered Nursing with 204 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,567

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,576

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,567 degrees were awarded to men at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, which is 0.994 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,576).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 137 degrees were awarded to men at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.96 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 185 degrees were awarded to men at North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 9.74 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 38% of students graduating from North Dakota State University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (73.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is Female and Asian (73.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.77% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,640 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
89 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is white (2,640 degrees awarded). There were 29.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (89 degrees).

0.859% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,352 degrees awarded
White Male
1,288 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is white female (1,352 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1288 degrees).

Operations

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $522k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.74M (1.1k%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, North Dakota State University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 454M. North Dakota State University-Main Campus employs 165 Associate professors, 159 Assistant professors and 145 Professors. Most academics at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are Male Professor (101), Male Associate professor (91), and Female Assistant professor (81).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 290 employees, Service, with 254 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 220 employees.

Endowment

$522k

2022 Endowment

0.298%

growth from 2021

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $522k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of North Dakota State University-Main Campus grew 0.298% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $372M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Dakota State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$188M

2022 Salaries

0.107%

decline from 2021

In 2022, North Dakota State University-Main Campus paid a median of $188M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($454M) and a 0.107% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.7% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.69% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$48M

Instructional Salaries

530

Number of Employees

In 2022, North Dakota State University-Main Campus paid a total of $48M to 530 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

165 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

290 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Dakota State University-Main Campus were Associate professor with 165 employees, Assistant professor with 159 employees, and Professor with 145 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Dakota State University-Main Campus were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 290 employees, Service with 254 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 220 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Dakota State University-Main Campus was Male Professor with 101 employees, Male Associate professor with 91 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 81 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

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