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    Top Colleges in North Dakota

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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    Updated: February 2nd, 2026

    North Dakota is home to some great colleges and universities, most of which are located in the state capital Bismarck. The state is also a member of two tuition reciprocity agreements: The Western Undergraduate Exchange and the Midwest Student Exchange Program. These offer steep discounts to out-of-state students hoping to study in North Dakota, or ND students who want to study elsewhere.

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    North Dakota State University

    Fargo, ND • Public, City

    North Dakota State University is a public 4-year college located in Fargo, North Dakota. There are currently 9,567 undergraduates at NDSU and the school’s acceptance rate is 96%. The tuition…Read More

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    96% acceptance
    64% graduation rate
    9,567 undergrads
    $16,334 net price
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    University of North Dakota

    Grand Forks, ND • Public, City

    University of North Dakota is a public 4-year college located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. There are currently 9,296 undergraduates at North Dakota and the school’s acceptance rate is 77%.…Read More

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    77% acceptance
    63% graduation rate
    9,296 undergrads
    $18,998 net price
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    University of Mary

    Bismarck, ND • Private, Non-Profit, Rural

    University of Mary is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Bismarck, North Dakota. There are currently 2,280 undergraduates at Mary and the school’s acceptance rate is 78%. The tuition…Read More

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    78% acceptance
    68% graduation rate
    2,280 undergrads
    $18,568 net price
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    Valley City State University

    Valley City, ND • Public, Town

    Valley City State University is a public 4-year college located in Valley City, North Dakota. There are currently 918 undergraduates at Valley City State and the school’s acceptance rate is…Read More

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    69% acceptance
    48% graduation rate
    918 undergrads
    $13,613 net price
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    University of Jamestown

    Jamestown, ND • Private, Non-Profit, Town

    University of Jamestown is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Jamestown, North Dakota. There are currently 947 undergraduates at Jamestown and the school’s acceptance rate is 94%. The tuition…Read More

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    94% acceptance
    44% graduation rate
    947 undergrads
    $20,318 net price
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    Minot State University

    Minot, ND • Public, City

    Minot State University is a public 4-year college located in Minot, North Dakota. There are currently 2,072 undergraduates at Minot State and the school’s acceptance rate is 72%. The tuition…Read More

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    72% acceptance
    48% graduation rate
    2,072 undergrads
    $12,514 net price
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    Dickinson State University

    Dickinson, ND • Public, Town

    Dickinson State University is a public 4-year college located in Dickinson, North Dakota. There are currently 1,108 undergraduates at Dickinson State and the school’s acceptance rate is 60%. The tuition…Read More

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    60% acceptance
    43% graduation rate
    1,108 undergrads
    $15,270 net price
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    Mayville State University

    Mayville, ND • Public, Rural

    Mayville State University is a public 4-year college located in Mayville, North Dakota. There are currently 704 undergraduates at Mayville State. The tuition at Mayville State is $7,935 for in-state…

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    --% acceptance
    40% graduation rate
    704 undergrads
    $14,454 net price
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    Bismarck State College

    Bismarck, ND • Public, City

    Bismarck State College is a public 4-year college located in Bismarck, North Dakota. There are currently 2,629 undergraduates at Bismarck State. The tuition at Bismarck State is $5,195 for in-state…

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    --% acceptance
    48% graduation rate
    2,629 undergrads
    $10,725 net price
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