10-yr median earnings
$63,552
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Grand Forks, North Dakota
University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota is a public institution in Grand Forks, North Dakota. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $18,551
- Avg net price / yr
- $63,552
- 10-yr median earnings
- 62.0%
- 150%-time completion
- 76.9%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
University of North Dakota pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 11%
- former-student earnings, US
- 76.9%
- acceptance rate
- 62.0%
- 150%-time completion
- +16%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small
Carnegie: R2
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of North Dakota profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C+
College Value Score
63/100
University of North Dakota
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A
$63,552
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price D
$18,551
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate C
62.0%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$22,057
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A+
88.4%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention B
84.0%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$18,551
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
62.0%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 62.0%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of North Dakota vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of North Dakota ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of North Dakota: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$63,552 Top 11% higher than 89% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of North Dakota | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $63,552 | #581 of 5103 | 89th |
| Average net price | $18,551 | #2799 of 5020 | 44th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 62.0% | #2055 of 4858 | 58th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,981 | #351 of 5462 | 94th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
9,981
Undergraduate enrollment
76.9%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
62.0%
150%-time completion
$63,552
10-yr median earnings
84.0%
First-year retention
How University of North Dakota ranks in North Dakota
State rank among 23 reporting North Dakota colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of North Dakota | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $63,552 | #1 of 23 | 96th |
| Average net price | $18,551 | #20 of 24 | 17th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 62.0% | #8 of 25 | 68th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,981 | #1 of 25 | 96th |
Highest former-student earnings in North Dakota
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North DakotaThis school | $63,552 | $18,551 |
| 2 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $62,203 | $15,543 |
| 3 | University of Mary | $60,909 | $17,770 |
| 4 | University of Jamestown | $56,621 | $19,567 |
| 5 | Bismarck State College | $54,277 | $10,270 |
| 6 | Valley City State University | $52,725 | $11,890 |
| 7 | Minot State University | $51,759 | $12,703 |
| 8 | Dickinson State University | $50,720 | $14,092 |
| 9 | North Dakota State College of Science | $50,513 | $11,261 |
| 10 | Lake Region State College | $49,502 | $13,577 |
| 11 | Mayville State University | $47,828 | $11,456 |
| 12 | Williston State College | $44,017 | $5,932 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 76.9% |
| ACT Average | 23 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of North Dakota
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$13,126 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$12,251 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$15,206 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$20,730 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of North Dakota - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $10,951 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $15,570 |
| Average Net Price | $18,551 |
17.2%
Pell Grant Rate
41.1%
Federal Loan Rate
$22,057
Median Debt
$234/mo
Monthly Payment
2013–2023: what University of North Dakota costs has stayed close to flat
Average net price moved +15.0% over 10 years, from $16,520 to $18,998 in nominal dollars. The median college measured over the same span moved +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $16,5202023 · $18,998
Over the same years, enrollment went -16.9% (11,182 → 9,296 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
47.7%
Female
19.1%
First Generation
Outcomes
84.0%
Retention Rate
$54,588
Median Earnings (6yr)
79.1%
Earning Over $25K
88.4%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 62.0% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 84.0% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $54,588 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $63,552 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 79.1% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 88.4% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $22,057 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $234/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40 | 1,725 | $68,187 | $106,162 | $22,782 |
| Master's | 14 | 521 | $94,445 | $244,209 | $33,625 |
| First Professional | 2 | 155 | $103,487 | $116,665 | $111,342 |
| Doctoral | 2 | 11 | $90,467 | $100,034 | $59,500 |
| Certificate | 1 | 97 | $75,339 | $75,339 | $11,201 |
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | 1 | 0 | $71,944 | $71,944 | - |
Top programs at University of North Dakota by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$244,209 median earnings
- Allied Health Diagnostic, …
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$140,421 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$126,170 median earnings
- Air Transportation
Air Transportation
$124,835 median earnings
- Medicine
Medicine
$116,665 median earnings
- Electrical, Electronics, a…
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
$106,162 median earnings
- Air Transportation
Air Transportation
$104,472 median earnings
- Clinical, Counseling and A…
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
$100,034 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | 76 | $244,209 | $51,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | 31 | $140,421 | $53,187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 44 | $126,170 | $20,220 |
| Air Transportation | Master's | 27 | $124,835 | - |
| Medicine | First Professional | 75 | $116,665 | $161,183 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | 39 | $106,162 | $27,000 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | 298 | $104,472 | $21,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | 11 | $100,034 | - |
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelor's | 11 | $99,932 | $27,000 |
| Law | First Professional | 80 | $90,309 | $61,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 77 | $89,704 | $22,500 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | 49 | $87,828 | $18,211 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 34 | $87,309 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 25 | $86,268 | $24,029 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 60 | $82,187 | $23,581 |
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Similar Reported Net Price
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Dakota? ▼
University of North Dakota is a public institution in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The acceptance rate is 76.9%. Undergraduate enrollment is 9,981 students.
How much do University of North Dakota former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of North Dakota who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $63,552 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $54,588.
How much does University of North Dakota cost? ▼
The average net price at University of North Dakota is $18,551. In-state tuition is $10,951 and out-of-state tuition is $15,570. Median student debt at graduation is $22,057.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Dakota? ▼
University of North Dakota has a 62.0% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 84.0%.
Is University of North Dakota worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of North Dakota is $22,057, while former students earn a median of $63,552 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 35% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 88.4% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $234.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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