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North Dakota State University-Main Campus Computer Science Programs

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in Fargo, ND. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus Rankings

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#21 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#233 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

Contact details for North Dakota State University-Main Campus are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Phone:	7012318011
Website:	www.ndsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.ndsu.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.ndsu.edu/onestop/finaid

How Do I Get Into North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

You can apply to North Dakota State University-Main Campus online at: https://www.ndsu.edu/admission/how_to_apply/application_process

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for North Dakota State University-Main Campus

These are the things North Dakota State University-Main Campus requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

North Dakota State University-Main Campus maintains an acceptance rate of 95%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

2% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranged between 19 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at North Dakota State University-Main Campus can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,074	2,905	94%
Women	4,154	3,959	95%

Can I Afford North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

The average net price after aid at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $16,334. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,309
In-State Fees	$1,601
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,963
Out-of-State Fees	$1,601
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,910
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,564

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus receive some form of financial aid (2,192 students).

Nearly 73% of students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,521 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,926.

Student Loan Debt

52% of North Dakota State University-Main Campus undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,269 per year.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,509 students enrolled at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. North Dakota State University-Main Campus is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,567 undergraduate students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Dakota State University-Main Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	172
Black or African American	334
Hispanic	353
White	7,959
American Indian/Alaska Native	66
Two or More Races	449
Non-Resident	95

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	1,186
North Dakota	809
South Dakota	55
Wisconsin	33
Montana	15

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus Graduate Student Diversity

2,161 of North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	45
Black or African American	58
Hispanic	56
White	1,197
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	54
Non-Resident	715

Online Learning at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

North Dakota State University-Main Campus provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

5,479 undergraduate students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus took at least one online class — of those, 674 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 550 students took at least one online class and 380 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

The following computer science programs are offered at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	79	27	5	111
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.