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 2023, students completed 10,777 that were offered by North Dakota's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 7% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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 8,396 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2023, a total of 3,490 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,906 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 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 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
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 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 2023, 45 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 24 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
162
Completions By Degree
72
Est. Online Degree Availability
86%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Jamestown is an institutionally 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 2023, 167 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 61 master's degrees, and 25 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
968
Completions By Degree
253
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Mary is an institutionally nonprofit 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 Mary. In 2023, 546 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 318 master's degrees, and 130 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,149
Completions By Degree
994
Est. Online Degree Availability
59%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in North Dakota
There are 6 four-year public colleges located in North Dakota. About 23,858 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 7,496 degrees were completed at public colleges in North Dakota. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dickinson State University is an institutionally 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 2023, 235 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 25 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,148
Completions By Degree
301
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mayville State University is an institutionally 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 Mayville State University. In 2023, 233 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 14 associate degrees, 11 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
767
Completions By Degree
258
Est. Online Degree Availability
33%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of North Dakota is an institutionally 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 2023, 1,926 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 874 master's degrees, and 359 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,066
Completions By Degree
3,159
Est. Online Degree Availability
66%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Minot State University is an institutionally 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 2023, 524 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 96 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,168
Completions By Degree
621
Est. Online Degree Availability
52%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is an institutionally 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 2023, 2,242 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 435 master's degrees, and 186 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,795
Completions By Degree
2,863
Est. Online Degree Availability
33%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Valley City State University is an institutionally 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 2023, 250 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 36 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
914
Completions By Degree
294
Est. Online Degree Availability
80%
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 2023, about 6,583 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in North Dakota, and about 1,962 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bismarck State College is an institutionally 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
2,561
Completions By Degree
726
Est. Online Degree Availability
82%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lake Region State College is an institutionally 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
563
Completions By Degree
201
Est. Online Degree Availability
85%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sitting Bull College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
227
Completions By Degree
38
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Cankdeska Cikana Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
271
Completions By Degree
39
Est. Online Degree Availability
36%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Dakota State College of Science is an institutionally 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
1,768
Completions By Degree
534
Est. Online Degree Availability
25%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dakota College at Bottineau is an institutionally 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
408
Completions By Degree
147
Est. Online Degree Availability
62%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Williston State College is an institutionally 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
648
Completions By Degree
246
Est. Online Degree Availability
80%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is an institutionally 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.