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Public4-Yearmedium campus
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND
3.1Good
96%
Open Admissions
63%
Graduation
About North Dakota State University-Main Campus
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public four-year institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. With an enrollment of approximately 9,567 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 96%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 63%. Graduates earn a median salary of $62,203 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,334 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
96%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
63%
Enrollment
9,567
Total students
Median Earnings
$62,203
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,857
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,511
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,334
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
19 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
23
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$15,511/yr
In-State Tuition$10,857/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,334/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$65,336
10-Year Earnings
$622,030
ROI Multiple
9.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Student Outcomes
63%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$62k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
9,567
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
