Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,857
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,511
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,565
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,565
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,422
Net price (after aid)$16,334
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,647
$30k – $48k$12,429
$48k – $75k$14,166
$75k – $110k$17,427
$110k+$19,218
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$62,203
Median debt at graduation$23,199
Est. monthly loan payment$246
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants19%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans53%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$15.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$62.2k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.9k
Out-of-state
$15.5k
below avg
Net price
$16.3k
below avg
Pell
19%
Median debt
$23.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$62.2k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
BiologyEnvironmental ScienceChemistry
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Social Sciences
International RelationsPolitical ScienceSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
1020 - 1220
ACT range
19 - 24
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- Where is North Dakota State University-Main Campus located?
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus is located in Fargo, ND, in the United States.
- What type of institution is North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public university based in ND. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is approximately 96%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,857 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus reports total enrollment of approximately 9,791 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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