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Colleges and universities in North Dakota

North Dakota is home to 25 Title IV-eligible colleges and universities, enrolling about 53,821 students in total.

Of these, 14 are public and 11 private. The largest by enrollment include University of North Dakota, NDSUC, and Bismarck State College. Among institutions that report the figure, the median graduation rate is 49% and the median average net price is $12,738.

Institutions
25
indexed
Combined enrollment
53,821
students
Median grad rate
49%
reporting
Median net price
$12,738
reporting
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How the 25 institutions in North Dakota break down

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By control
Public
14
56% of all
State and locally governed
Private
11
44% of all
5 nonprofit · 6 for-profit
By level
4-year
15
60% of all
Bachelor's and above
2-year
5
20% of all
Associate degrees
Less-than-2-year
5
20% of all
Certificate programs

5 institutionsLess-than-2-year · of 25

Private (for-profit)

Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body - Fargo

Fargo, North Dakota

Grad rate
73%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
72
Net price
$12,773
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Private (for-profit)

Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body - Grand Forks

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grad rate
83%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
61
Net price
$13,657
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Private (for-profit)

Lynnes Welding Training

Fargo, North Dakota

Grad rate
98%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
55
Net price
$22,960
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Private (for-profit)

The Hair Academy

Bismarck, North Dakota

Grad rate
95%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
65
Net price
$14,950
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Private (for-profit)

The Salon Professional Academy - Fargo

Fargo, North Dakota

Grad rate
60%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
95
Net price
$18,814
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges and universities are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has 25 Title IV-eligible institutions in this dataset, drawn from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Together they enroll about 53,821 students.
What are the largest universities in North Dakota?
By total enrollment, the largest institutions in North Dakota are University of North Dakota, NDSUC, Bismarck State College, University of Mary, and NDSCS.
What is the average graduation rate and net price in North Dakota?
The median graduation rate among institutions that report one is 49%, and the median average net price is $12,738. Figures come from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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