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Overview

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Grand Forks (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Dakota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of North Dakota (UND) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of North Dakota (UND) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 141-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UND also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of North Dakota's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of North Dakota's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of North Dakota' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of North Dakota's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym UND
Founded 1883
Motto Lux et Lex
Light and Law
Colours Green and pink
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of North Dakota general video presentation.

University Location

Address 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193
Grand Forks
58202-8193 North Dakota
United States
University of North Dakota's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of North Dakota Phone Number +1 (800) 225 5863
University of North Dakota Fax Number +1 (701) 777 4616

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of North Dakota's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of North Dakota's academic range and degree level offering.



University of North Dakota: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of North Dakota's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of North Dakota's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of North Dakota.

University of North Dakota: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)		 12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)		 17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of North Dakota's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of North Dakota's admission information.

University of North Dakota's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of North Dakota's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of North Dakota a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of North Dakota's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of North Dakota's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of North Dakota's Admission Office Admission Office

University of North Dakota Admissions
Grand Forks 58202
(701) 777 3821
800 CALL UND

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of North Dakota's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of North Dakota.

University of North Dakota's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of North Dakota has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of North Dakota's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


University of North Dakota's Control Type Control Type

University of North Dakota is a public higher education institution.


University of North Dakota's Entity Type Entity Type

University of North Dakota is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of North Dakota's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of North Dakota's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of North Dakota does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official University of North Dakota's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, with medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of North Dakota's main facilities:


University of North Dakota's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of North Dakota's Library

University of North Dakota's library has 5 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 577,451 physical volumes, 279,868 physical media, 81,213 digital/electronic media and 431 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 60 full-time employees, including 27 librarians. University of North Dakota's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

University of North Dakota's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the University of North Dakota provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,588 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

University of North Dakota's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of North Dakota's main services:


University of North Dakota's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of North Dakota's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of North Dakota's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

University of North Dakota's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of North Dakota's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of North Dakota's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of North Dakota's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of North Dakota is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of North Dakota's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Aviation Accreditation Board International
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of North Dakota as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of North Dakota's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • North Dakota University System (NDUS)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of North Dakota 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of North Dakota's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of North Dakota's Facebook page University of North Dakota's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of North Dakota's X (formerly Twitter) page University of North Dakota's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of North Dakota's YouTube channel University of North Dakota's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of North Dakota's Instagram page University of North Dakota's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of North Dakota's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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