North Dakota State University Main Campus Fargo North Dakota

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$5,767
$6,020
$6,271
$6,455
2.9%
Out-of-state
$13,740
$14,391
$15,060
$15,554
3.3%
Books and supplies
$700
$700
$700
$700
0.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$5,477
$5,820
$6,220
$6,568
5.6%
Other
$2,600
$2,600
$2,600
$2,600
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$14,544
$15,140
$15,791
$16,323
3.4%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$22,517
$23,511
$24,580
$25,422
3.4%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$35
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
5,646
2,953
2,693
Percent admitted
79%
79%
80%
Percent admitted who enrolled
55%
58%
52%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
73
3%
ACT
2,369
96%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
470
610
SAT Math
490
650
ACT Composite
20
26
ACT English
20
25
ACT Math
19
26

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
1/1/1915 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) – Professional degree programs
12/5/1939 –
Accredited
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
1/31/2003 –
Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics
2/1/1971 –
Accredited
Dietetics (DIET) – Coordinated Program in Dietetics
1/1/1975 –
Accredited
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Veterinary Technology (CVTEA) – Programs Accredited by the AVMA Committe on Veterinary Education and Activities
5/7/1978 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
5/3/2003 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/8/2006 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
10/1/2001 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1970 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
3/1/2000 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1968 –
Accredited