Public Institution
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
North Dakota State University's main campus is located in Fargo, an urban setting in the state's most populous city. As a land-grant institution with a strong research focus, NDSU offers a wide array of programs across various disciplines. The university is known for its agricultural research extension centers located throughout North Dakota. NDSU's presence significantly impacts the state's economy.
Programs
40
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$50,786
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
59/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$10,857
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $15,511/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. North Dakota State's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 53% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,647 | $42,588 |
| $30K – $48K | $12,429 | $49,716 |
| $48K – $75K | $14,166 | $56,664 |
| $75K – $110K | $17,427 | $69,708 |
| $110K+ | $19,218 | $76,872 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,857 | $43,428 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at North Dakota State
40 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.