The best college in North Dakota is the University of North Dakota (joint 168th nationally in the USA, USNews; 469th best, Forbes). Other good institutions include North Dakota State University (joint 181st nationally, USNews), Minot State University (106th best in the Midwest region by USNews), and the University of Mary.
List of North Dakota Colleges
| Name | Address | Type | Number of UG Students | In-State Tuition | Out of State Tuition | Acceptance Rate | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota University System | |||||||
| Bismarck State College | 1500 Edwards Ave, Bismarck, ND 58506 | Public | 4062 | $4,222 | $10,084 | 100% | 1959 |
| Dickinson State University | 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601 | Public | 1449 | $5,848 | $8,200 | 49% | 1918 |
| Mayville State University | 330 3rd St NE, Mayville, ND 58257, | Public | 1036 | $6,489 | $8,894 | 51% | 1889 |
| Minot State University | 500 University Avenue W, Minot, ND 58707 | Public | 3254 | $6,224 | $6,224 | 57% | 1913 |
| North Dakota State University | 1340 Administration Ave, Fargo, ND 58102 | Public | 11948 | $7,660 | $18,242 | 84% | 1890 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks,ÊNDÊ58202 | Public | 11724 | $7,508 | $17,794 | 71% | 1883 |
| Valley City State University | 101 College Street SW, Valley City, ND 58072 | Public | 1211 | $6,704 | $15,099 | 83% | 1890 |
| Rasmussen College | 1701 East Century Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503 | Private | 1900 | ||||
| Sanford College of Nursing (NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health) | 512 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, | Public | |||||
| Sitting Bull College | 9299 N Dakota 24, Fort Yates, ND 58538 | Tribal | 1973 | ||||
| Trinity Bible College | 50 6th Ave S, Ellendale, ND 58436 | Private | 1948 | ||||
| Turtle Mountain Community College | 10145 BIA Road 7, Turtle Mountain, ND 58369 | Tribal | 1972 | ||||
| University of Jamestown | 6086 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405 | Private | 967 | $19,170 | $19,170 | 57% | 1884 |
| University of Mary | 7500 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504 | Private | 1772 | $14,730 | $14,730 | 83% | 1959 |
Size wise the largest colleges by undergraduate student body are the North Dakota State University (11,948 students) and the University of North Dakota (11,724 students). While the smallest establishments include the University of Jamestown (967 students) and Mayville State University (1,036 students).
Cost wise, of the main public higher education establishments the cheapest tuition fees are offered by Bismarck State College (In-state tuition: $4,222; Out of state fees: $10,084), and Dickinson State University (In-state: $5,848; Out of state: $8,200).
Conversely the highest priced public establishment included in the list of North Dakota colleges is the North Dakota State University ($7,660 In-state tuition fees and $18,242 Out of state fees).
Of the private institutions, the lowest priced establishments is the University of Mary ($14,730), whilst the most expensive university in North Dakota state is the University of Jamestown ($19,170).
The most selective colleges are Dickinson State University (49% acceptance rate) and Mayville State University (51%). The oldest college in North Dakota is the University of North Dakota, established in 1883.