Fargo, North Dakota · ★ 3.5 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
North Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Fargo, North Dakota, founded in 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College. It is part of the North Dakota University System and is classified among R1 doctoral universities with very high research activity. The university also operates agricultural research extension centers across the state.
National rank
Ranked #207 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #368 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #1073 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota, 58108-6050
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
ACT composite: 19–24
Total: 11,952
Undergrad: 9,791
Undergrad full-time: 8,797
Graduate: 2,161
Part-time: 2,156
In-state
Tuition: $10,857
Total cost on campus: $24,698
Out-of-state
Tuition: $15,511
Total cost on campus: $29,352
Room & board: $9,565
Books & supplies: $800
Receive aid: 93%
Avg grant aid: $5,841
Pell grant recipients: 21%
Rent: $539 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.25 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.20
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.