Guide to North Dakota Colleges & Universities
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North Dakota's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in North Dakota have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 11,140 that were offered by North Dakota's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 3% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in North Dakota
There are at least 4 schools offering degrees in North Dakota, and 4 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 7,765 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 3,340 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 3,125 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in North Dakota. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School. In 2022, 75 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 18 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
144
Completions By Degree
97
Est. Online Degree Availability
86%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Jamestown is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Jamestown. In 2022, 161 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 87 master's degrees, and 33 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
992
Completions By Degree
281
Est. Online Degree Availability
31%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Mary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Mary. In 2022, 664 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 339 master's degrees, and 139 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,185
Completions By Degree
1,142
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in North Dakota
There are 6 four-year public colleges located in North Dakota. About 24,152 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 7,634 degrees were completed at public colleges in North Dakota. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Valley City State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Valley City State University. In 2022, 275 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 44 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
942
Completions By Degree
321
Est. Online Degree Availability
82%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. In 2022, 2,382 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 467 master's degrees, and 197 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,932
Completions By Degree
3,046
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mayville State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mayville State University. In 2022, 209 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 15 associate degrees, 8 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
866
Completions By Degree
232
Est. Online Degree Availability
38%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Minot State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Minot State University. In 2022, 529 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 91 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,248
Completions By Degree
622
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of North Dakota is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of North Dakota. In 2022, 1,904 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 822 master's degrees, and 378 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,998
Completions By Degree
3,104
Est. Online Degree Availability
59%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dickinson State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dickinson State University. In 2022, 222 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 45 associate degrees, 42 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,166
Completions By Degree
309
Est. Online Degree Availability
74%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in North Dakota
There are 8 community colleges in North Dakota where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 6,694 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in North Dakota, and about 1,986 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dakota College at Bottineau is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
490
Completions By Degree
150
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bismarck State College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,613
Completions By Degree
816
Est. Online Degree Availability
84%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Dakota State College of Science is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,778
Completions By Degree
501
Est. Online Degree Availability
17%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lake Region State College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
550
Completions By Degree
173
Est. Online Degree Availability
65%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sitting Bull College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
216
Completions By Degree
37
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
155
Completions By Degree
24
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Cankdeska Cikana Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
223
Completions By Degree
31
Est. Online Degree Availability
35%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Williston State College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
669
Completions By Degree
254
Est. Online Degree Availability
78%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in North Dakota
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in North Dakota? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at North Dakota's 4-year nonprofit schools is $18,223. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in North Dakota is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving North Dakota
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in North Dakota is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving North Dakota here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- University of Jamestown
- University of Mary
- Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
- Dakota College at Bottineau
- Bismarck State College
- North Dakota State College of Science
- Lake Region State College
- Sitting Bull College
- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
- Cankdeska Cikana Community College
- Williston State College
North Dakota Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in North Dakota? What's the North Dakota job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 580,970 jobs in North Dakota. From 2021-2022, job growth in North Dakota was below the national average, at 2.7%. There were 77,060 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in North Dakota do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $22.29.