Best colleges in North Dakota

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Self-described as the "legendary" state, North Dakota has plenty to offer in the educational department. Home to the largest state owned university research center in the US and the destination of the nation's oldest public university, there is plenty of history and diversity here. Agricultural Economics is a popular major, as is Journalism and Molecular Biology. Students go on to work at companies including Frontier Energy Group, NoDak Films and Hebron Brick Company. and thanks to the booming oil industry in North Dakota, the unemployment rate is at an astonishingly low 2.8% - the lowest in the nation.

Contrary to popular belief, North Dakota has an uproarious night life, including casinos and bars. Hang out with your fellow cowboys at Cattleman's Club in Lisbon, or enjoy the Long Haul Saloon in Grand Forks. Learn more about the state's rich agritourism during your college stay, exploring the many festivals, wineries, pumpkin patches, and breweries located in this state filled with American Pride. If you crave a combination of country living without compromising quality education, North Dakota is your next stop.

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Best Four Year Universities in North Dakota

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School offers 31 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2022, 62 students graduated with students earning 40 Bachelor's degrees, 18 Master's degrees, and 4 Associate's degrees.

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

University of Mary offers 178 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 1,079 students graduated with students earning 594 Bachelor's degrees, 338 Master's degrees, 139 Doctoral degrees, and 8 Certificates.

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota offers 302 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 3,002 students graduated with students earning 1,716 Bachelor's degrees, 822 Master's degrees, 378 Doctoral degrees, and 86 Certificates.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers 241 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 2,976 students graduated with students earning 2,264 Bachelor's degrees, 467 Master's degrees, 196 Doctoral degrees, and 49 Certificates.

Minot State University offers 98 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 601 students graduated with students earning 483 Bachelor's degrees, 90 Master's degrees, 26 Certificates, and 2 Associate's degrees.

Valley City State University offers 88 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 324 students graduated with students earning 262 Bachelor's degrees, 44 Master's degrees, 16 Certificates, and 2 Associate's degrees.

Rasmussen University-North Dakota offers 67 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 265 students graduated with students earning 209 Associate's degrees, 30 Certificates, 23 Bachelor's degrees, and 3 Master's degrees.

Dickinson State University offers 84 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 287 students graduated with students earning 203 Bachelor's degrees, 45 Associate's degrees, and 39 Master's degrees.

Turtle Mountain Community College offers 46 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2022, 99 students graduated with students earning 65 Associate's degrees, 20 Certificates, and 14 Bachelor's degrees.

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

University of Jamestown offers 72 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 281 students graduated with students earning 161 Bachelor's degrees, 87 Master's degrees, and 33 Doctoral degrees.

Best Community Colleges in North Dakota

North Dakota State College of Science offers 85 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 545 students graduated with students earning 489 Associate's degrees, and 56 Certificates.

Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, ND

Lake Region State College offers 37 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 206 students graduated with students earning 161 Associate's degrees, and 45 Certificates.

Williston State College
Williston, ND

Williston State College offers 43 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 234 students graduated with students earning 172 Associate's degrees, and 62 Certificates.

Cankdeska Cikana Community College offers 18 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2022, 35 students graduated with students earning 29 Associate's degrees, and 6 Certificates.

Dakota College at Bottineau offers 61 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2022, 192 students graduated with students earning 139 Associate's degrees, and 53 Certificates.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Logo Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, ND
4/5
22 : 1 289
University of Mary Logo University of Mary Bismarck, ND
4/5
23 : 1 3,652
University of North Dakota Logo University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
3/5
26 : 1 13,876
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo Logo The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo Fargo, ND     122
North Dakota State University-Main Campus Logo North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND
3/5
23 : 1 12,242