Colleges in North Dakota: Complete List & Stats (2024)

26 colleges and universities with tuition, admissions, and earnings data

2024 College Scorecard data · Updated 2026

Colleges

$8,809

Avg Tuition

80%

Avg Accept Rate

$42,678

Avg Earnings (10yr)

North Dakota is home to 26 colleges and universities, ranging from 14 public institutions to 12 private colleges. Average in-state tuition is $8,809, with costs ranging from $2,482 to $24,200. Graduates from North Dakota colleges earn a median of $42,678 ten years after enrollment.The average acceptance rate across North Dakota institutions is 80%.

Most Affordable

Turtle Mountain Community College

$2,482

Highest Earnings

University of North Dakota

$63,552

Best Graduation Rate

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

64%

All 26 Colleges in North Dakota

B C D J L M N R S T U V W

B

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Bismarck State College	Bismarck	$5,143	N/A	$54,277

C

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Cankdeska Cikana Community College	Fort Totten	$3,950	N/A	$17,008

D

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Dakota College at Bottineau	Bottineau	$5,173	N/A	$40,576
Dickinson State University	Dickinson	$9,118	72%	$50,720

J

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo	Fargo	N/A	N/A	$27,987
Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks	Grand Forks	N/A	N/A	$27,987

L

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Lake Region State College	Devils Lake	$5,436	N/A	$49,502
Lynnes Welding Training	Fargo	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lynnes Welding Training-Bismarck	Bismarck	N/A	N/A	N/A

M

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Mayville State University	Mayville	$7,873	71%	$47,828
Minot State University	Minot	$8,508	93%	$51,759

N

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
North Dakota State College of Science	Wahpeton	$5,880	N/A	$50,513
North Dakota State University-Main Campus	Fargo	$10,992	96%	$62,203
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College	New Town	$3,870	N/A	N/A

R

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Rasmussen University-North Dakota	Fargo	$10,849	N/A	$39,080

S

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Sitting Bull College	Fort Yates	$4,010	N/A	$28,488

T

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
The Hair Academy	Bismarck	N/A	N/A	$31,370
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo	Fargo	N/A	N/A	$31,497
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School	Ellendale	$18,216	44%	$35,604
Turtle Mountain Community College	Belcourt	$2,482	N/A	$32,079

U

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
United Tribes Technical College	Bismarck	$4,252	N/A	$25,292
University of Jamestown	Jamestown	$24,200	92%	$56,621
University of Mary	Bismarck	$21,062	81%	$60,909
University of North Dakota	Grand Forks	$10,951	83%	$63,552

V

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Valley City State University	Valley City	$8,458	83%	$52,725

W

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Williston State College	Williston	$5,768	N/A	$44,017

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in North Dakota?

There are 26 colleges and universities in North Dakota, including 14 public and 12 private institutions, according to 2024 College Scorecard data.

What is the average college tuition in North Dakota?

The average in-state tuition across North Dakota colleges is $8,809. Tuition ranges from $2,482 to $24,200 depending on the institution.

How much do North Dakota college graduates earn?

Graduates from North Dakota colleges earn an average median salary of $42,678 ten years after enrollment, based on 2024 College Scorecard data.

What is the average acceptance rate in North Dakota?

The average acceptance rate across North Dakota colleges is 80%. Rates vary widely from highly selective institutions to open-admission colleges.

Data Source & Methodology

College data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024 data). Includes tuition, admissions, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings for federally funded institutions.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: College Scorecard

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