Best colleges in North Dakota

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Self-described as the "legendary" state, North Dakota has plenty to offer in the educational department. Home to the largest state owned university research center in the US and the destination of the nation's oldest public university, there is plenty of history and diversity here. Agricultural Economics is a popular major, as is Journalism and Molecular Biology. Students go on to work at companies including Frontier Energy Group, NoDak Films and Hebron Brick Company. and thanks to the booming oil industry in North Dakota, the unemployment rate is at an astonishingly low 2.8% - the lowest in the nation.

Contrary to popular belief, North Dakota has an uproarious night life, including casinos and bars. Hang out with your fellow cowboys at Cattleman's Club in Lisbon, or enjoy the Long Haul Saloon in Grand Forks. Learn more about the state's rich agritourism during your college stay, exploring the many festivals, wineries, pumpkin patches, and breweries located in this state filled with American Pride. If you crave a combination of country living without compromising quality education, North Dakota is your next stop.

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Best Four Year Universities in North Dakota

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

University of Mary offers 171 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 960 students graduated with students earning 504 Bachelor's degrees, 315 Master's degrees, 130 Doctoral degrees, and 11 Certificates.

Turtle Mountain Community College offers 49 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2023, 101 students graduated with students earning 45 Associate's degrees, 41 Certificates, and 15 Bachelor's degrees.

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota offers 318 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 3,079 students graduated with students earning 1,731 Bachelor's degrees, 873 Master's degrees, 359 Doctoral degrees, and 116 Certificates.

Minot State University offers 100 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 587 students graduated with students earning 486 Bachelor's degrees, 94 Master's degrees, 6 Certificates, and 1 Associate's degree.

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School offers 32 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2023, 53 students graduated with students earning 26 Bachelor's degrees, 24 Master's degrees, and 3 Associate's degrees.

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.

Valley City State University offers 103 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2023, 293 students graduated with students earning 233 Bachelor's degrees, 36 Master's degrees, 17 Certificates, and 7 Associate's degrees.

Dickinson State University offers 88 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2023, 268 students graduated with students earning 206 Bachelor's degrees, 41 Associate's degrees, and 21 Master's degrees.

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

University of Jamestown offers 70 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2023, 253 students graduated with students earning 167 Bachelor's degrees, 61 Master's degrees, and 25 Doctoral degrees.

Mayville State University offers 50 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2023, 234 students graduated with students earning 208 Bachelor's degrees, 14 Associate's degrees, 11 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Best Community Colleges in North Dakota

North Dakota State College of Science offers 78 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 583 students graduated with students earning 521 Associate's degrees, and 62 Certificates.

Dakota College at Bottineau offers 80 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2023, 185 students graduated with students earning 137 Associate's degrees, and 48 Certificates.

Williston State College
Williston, ND

Williston State College offers 43 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 231 students graduated with students earning 180 Associate's degrees, and 51 Certificates.

Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, ND

Lake Region State College offers 38 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 230 students graduated with students earning 187 Associate's degrees, and 43 Certificates.

Cankdeska Cikana Community College offers 16 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2023, 41 students graduated with students earning 34 Associate's degrees, and 7 Certificates.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Mary Logo University of Mary Bismarck, ND
4/5
22 : 1 3,794
Turtle Mountain Community College Logo Turtle Mountain Community College Belcourt, ND
2/5
19 : 1 698
University of North Dakota Logo University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
3/5
25 : 1 14,172
Minot State University Logo Minot State University Minot, ND
3/5
19 : 1 2,741
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Logo Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, ND
4/5
17 : 1 244