University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202-8193
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
University of North Dakota is a public institution in Grand Forks with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 9.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,552 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,998.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — would be
History & Fun Facts
- •History Original President's Mansion Founding UND was founded in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state.
- •UND was founded with a liberal arts foundation and expanded to include scientific research.
- •The first building at UND, Old Main, housed all classrooms, offices, dorm rooms, and a library.
- •In 1918, UND was the country's hardest-hit single institution by the flu epidemic that killed 1,400 people in North Dakota alone.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,238
Programs (228)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
70
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ND state average + city premium