# University of North Dakota

Public college in Grand Forks, ND. IPEDS ID 200280.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-dakota · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-north-dakota.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 77% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,551 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 61%; beats 85% of ND colleges and 62% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $63,552; beats 100% of ND colleges and 78% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,238

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,126 |
| 30-48k | $12,251 |
| 48-75k | $15,206 |
| 75-110k | $18,981 |
| 110k+ | $20,730 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.39 years on average (42% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $63,552 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,126 | $57,623 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,251 | $53,782 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,206 | $66,754 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,981 | $83,327 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,730 | $91,005 | 4.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $25,605 in-state; about $30,224 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $10,951 in-state, $15,570 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,046; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,437 applicants, 5,733 admitted, 1,766 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 77%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 77%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (81 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $78,285 | $106,162 | $27,000 |
| Air Transportation | $46,193 | $104,472 | $22,769 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $73,821 | $99,932 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,603 | $89,704 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,260 | $87,828 | $26,600 |
| Chemical Engineering | $73,112 | $87,309 | $26,950 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,020 | $86,268 | $25,625 |
| Accounting | $61,280 | $82,187 | $24,780 |
| Nursing | $73,097 | $79,624 | $25,792 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $68,029 | $78,774 | $26,043 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $75,202 | not reported |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $53,865 | $72,006 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $71,665 | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,948 | $71,538 | $24,901 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | $70,947 | $18,764 |
| Business Administration | $53,776 | $68,932 | $23,000 |
| Political Science | not reported | $66,535 | not reported |
| Finance | $49,785 | $65,856 | $24,093 |
| Marketing | $48,843 | $64,912 | $24,187 |
| Human Resources | not reported | $64,688 | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | $62,726 | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | $60,352 | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $56,218 | not reported |
| Dietetics | not reported | $56,130 | not reported |
| Communications | $34,963 | $56,065 | $24,000 |
| Social Work | $49,695 | $56,001 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $33,487 | $55,333 | $23,905 |
| Criminal Justice | $42,825 | $55,251 | $19,875 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | $54,558 | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | $40,142 | $53,454 | $26,000 |
| Social Sciences | $34,490 | $52,063 | $27,431 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | $51,253 | not reported |
| Biology | $28,056 | $50,191 | $22,500 |
| Sociology | not reported | $49,665 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,057 | $45,955 | $27,000 |
| English | not reported | $44,961 | $25,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $24,721 | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Policy Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $91,430 (Grand Forks, ND-MN), $86,330 (ND), $104,110 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $61,430 (Grand Forks, ND-MN), $60,030 (ND), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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