Best colleges in Fargo

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Booming oil business creating booming education and careers

Fargo may be famous for its 1996 "homespun murder story," but don't worry, the crime rate is lower than average here. Fargo also has renowned colleges and universities in its midst — about 7, in fact. and as the center of agriculture, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and education within the region, there are jobs to be found. The unemployment rate of 2.4% is the 2nd lowest in the country, after its North Dakota neighbor, Bismarck. Fargo even ranked in the No. 1 spot as the Forbes 2014 Best Small Place for Business and Careers, a dream come true for future graduates who crave a small-town feel.

With all the commerce available to young adults, it's a surprise that Fargo's cost of living is 3.2% below the national average, making this a great place to add to your savings as you make it through class. For even more affordable living, entertainment is easily accessible through the Fargo Theare and Fargodome with events hosted often by one of the three major universities around the area. Leave your mark on the culture of Fargo. Explore your options today.

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Best Four Year Universities in Fargo

Concordia College at Moorhead offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2023, 414 students graduated with students earning 398 Bachelor's degrees, and 16 Master's degrees.

Minnesota State University Moorhead offers 176 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2023, 1,340 students graduated with students earning 965 Bachelor's degrees, 282 Master's degrees, 58 Certificates, 22 Doctoral degrees, and 13 Associate's degrees.

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North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers 328 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 2,787 students graduated with students earning 2,127 Bachelor's degrees, 434 Master's degrees, 184 Doctoral degrees, and 42 Certificates.

Rasmussen University-North Dakota offers 76 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 212 students graduated with students earning 156 Associate's degrees, 33 Bachelor's degrees, and 23 Certificates.

List of all colleges in Fargo

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Concordia College at Moorhead Logo Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN
5/5
14 : 1 1,868
Minnesota State University Moorhead Logo Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN
3/5
26 : 1 4,410
North Dakota State University-Main Campus Logo North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND
3/5
24 : 1 11,952
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo Logo The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo Fargo, ND     173
Rasmussen University-North Dakota Logo Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND
3/5
6 : 1 44