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Public, 4-Year
Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in ND. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$10,951

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

77.1%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

63.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$63,552

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of North Dakota is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Grand Forks, ND. With a competitive tuition profile of $10,951, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 63.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$43,804

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$33,552

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$291,716

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$627,236

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of North Dakota is $22,057.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
45.3%
54.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
78.6%
Hispanic
5.7%
Two or more
4.6%
International
3.8%
Black
2.5%
Asian
2.3%
Unknown
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$10,951

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$13,914
$30k - $48k$13,615
$48k - $75k$18,625
$75k+$19,282

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$22,057
Pell Grant Recipients16.5%
Using Federal Loans42.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment75.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$3,704
Avg. Pell Grant$4,438
Avg. State/Local Grant$2,433
Avg. Institutional Grant$4,307
Students Receiving Grants86.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

83.0%

Success

63.2%

In-State Cost

$10,951

Age 25+ Students

21.2%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

2,985 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Grand Forks (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Grand Forks (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Grand Forks

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$731

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$736

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$929

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Grand Forks metropolitan area.