North Dakota State University-Main Campus
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is one of the nine public 4-year colleges in North Dakota. The campus is located in an urban area, in Fargo.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 14,358 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,633 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,080 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 58% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.North Dakota State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,201, and fees were $1,465. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,227 and $1,465 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students14,358 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate79% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 21 | 121 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 9 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 178 miles radius of North Dakota State University-Main Campus
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Minnesota State University Moorhead
3 miles away |
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Rasmussen College - Moorhead Campus
4 miles away |
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Mayville State University
49 miles away |
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University of North Dakota
72 miles away |
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Wadena Campus
84 miles away |
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Bemidji State University
99 miles away |
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Northland Community and Technical College - Roseau Campus
143 miles away |
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Saint Cloud State University
157 miles away |
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Southwest Minnesota State University
176 miles away |
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South Dakota State University
178 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of Connecticut
offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of Delaware
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Kentucky
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Maine
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University of Nevada-Reno
offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of Rhode Island
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Clemson University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
offers 10 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1915 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
92%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1060 to 1328 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $317/credit | |
| In State Students | $317/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $846/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $322/credit | |
| In State Students | $322/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $859/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $14,265 | $14,265 | $38,070 |
| ADN | 70 | $22,190 | $22,190 | $59,220 |
| BSN | 125 | $39,625 | $39,625 | $105,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $16,100 | $16,100 | $42,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of North Dakota State University-Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 21% | $3,978 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $462 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $2,228 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $3,324 |
| Federal Student Loans | 62% | $5,584 |
| Private Loans | 24% | $9,425 |
$14,848
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,145 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,400 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,730 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,490 |
| Over $110,000$17,639 |
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Student Population
11,984
Undergrads
2,374
Graduates
6,721
Women
7,637
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
82% |
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Non-resident alien |
6% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Dakota state board of nursing.
