University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 58202
The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The university belongs to the North Dakota University System, which includes ten campuses throughout the state. It was established in 1883 by the Dakota Territorial Assembly, 6 years before North Dakota became a state. The university has expanded over the years, acquiring and building more academic facilities on the main campus. The campus now includes a trolley system to help students travel between classes. The campus also houses the largest library in the state. The Chester Fritz Library as located at the heart of the campus.
Undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are available at the University of North Dakota. Undergrad programs include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, LPN to BSN, and RN to BSN. The university also offers MSN, RN to MSN, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. programs. These options are all accredited by the CCNE. The accelerated BSN program includes 31 credits of nursing coursework offered through an online learning portal. The program is designed to be completed in 12 to 24 months, depending on the student’s pace completing the courses. With the traditional BSN program, courses are completed on campus over four years and include clinical rotations at local clinics.
Overview
Campus LocaleCity: Small |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Open AdmissionNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4 year |
OwnershipPublic |
Business ModelNot for Profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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BSN
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Masters degrees (MSN, RN to MSN)
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Doctoral degrees (PhD, BSN to PhD)
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RN to BSN
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Accelerated BSN
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LPN to BSN
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
---|---|---|
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's degree | 129 |
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's degree | 70 |
Nurse Anesthetist | Post-master's certificate | 0 |
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Post-master's certificate | 0 |
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Post-master's certificate | 0 |
Nursing Education | Post-master's certificate | 0 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 7 |
Nursing Practice | Doctor's degree - professional practice | 6 |
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from University of North Dakota
Mayville State University
30.91 miles away |
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
71.89 miles away |
Minnesota State University Moorhead
74.15 miles away |
Rasmussen College - Moorhead Campus
75.55 miles away |
Northland Community and Technical College - Roseau Campus
87.77 miles away |
Bemidji State University
106.52 miles away |
Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Wadena Campus
136.43 miles away |
Bismarck State College
190.72 miles away |
Minot State University
196.14 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 07/01/1987 - Current |
Admission to School
84%
Acceptance RateSAT: Critical Reading480 to 580 |
SAT: Math480 to 610 |
ACT Composite21 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 |
Net Price
$14,693
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
Less than 30k$10,616 |
30k to 48k$11,216 |
48k to 75k$13,952 |
75k to 110k$16,205 |
Over 110k$17,059 |
Cost Per Credit Hours
Cost of a course per credit hour for undergrad and graduate classes.
Undergrad classes |
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Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
2016-2017 | $278.00 | $743.00 |
Graduate classes |
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Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
2016-2017 | $299.00 | $799.00 |
Student Population
11,255
Undergrads
3,393
Graduates
6,970
Women
7,678
Men
72%
Full-time
28%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
79% |
Non-resident alien |
7% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
North Dakota Board of Nursing Education Loan ProgramThe Nursing Education Loan Program is available to students in associate, bachelors and masters degree programs in nursing. It also is available to graduate nurse students pursuing a doctorate [...] |
Ruth Peterson Memorial (Kappa Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon)Applicant must be currently enrolled in the occupational therapy program at the University of North Dakota, and completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific coursework, have a [...] |
Past President's Parley Nurses ScholarshipApplicant must be a member of the North Dakota American Legion Auxiliary and have an interest in nursing. |
More scholarships
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and North Dakota state board of nursing