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North Dakota State University-Main Campus
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Annual Tuition
$10,857
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
95.8%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
63.4%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$62,203
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Fargo, ND. With a competitive tuition profile of $10,857, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 63.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
95.8%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$43,428
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.3 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$32,203
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$278,602
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$600,632
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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $23,199.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$10,857
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* 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
76.9%
Success
63.4%
In-State Cost
$10,857
Age 25+ Students
5.8%
Carnegie Class
R1: Doctoral — Very High Research
Working at 6yr
3,858 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Fargo
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$656
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$781
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$944
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 Fargo metropolitan area.