University of North Dakota
PublicGrand Forks, ND
University of North Dakota, in Grand Forks, ND, is a public large school, enrolling around 9,981 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 77% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $106,162/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $5,190 more per year in tuition and fees (1.4x the in-state rate).
Base rate; business, engineering, nursing and aviation cost more. Minnesota residents pay a reduced rate of $13,535.
Tuition & fees are University of North Dakota's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of North Dakota takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of North Dakota's acceptance rate?
University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University of North Dakota cost?
University of North Dakota's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,605 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of North Dakota offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of North Dakota takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of North Dakota?
For 2026-27, University of North Dakota's tuition and required fees are $17,479 for out-of-state students and $12,289 for in-state students -- $5,190 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of North Dakota require students to live on campus?
No -- University of North Dakota doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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