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Dickinson, ND · Grand Forks, ND
| Dickinson State University | University of North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,092/yr | $18,551/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,479/yr | $13,126/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,442 | $22,057 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,094/yr | $12,251/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,985/yr | $15,206/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,484/yr | $18,981/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,922/yr | $20,730/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $196/mo | $234/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,564/yr | $11,390/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,564/yr | $11,390/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,770/yr | $3,446/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $20,567/yr | $25,605/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,118/yr | $10,951/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $9,118/yr | $15,570/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 17% |
| Students taking federal loans | 34% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 37% | 77% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 831 | 7,437 |
| Students accepted | 499 | 5,733 |
| Students who enrolled | 226 | 1,766 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 45% | 31% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 60% |
| Freshmen who come back | 67% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $50,720/yr | $63,552/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,837–$70,067 | $43,722–$88,520 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 47% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 14% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 36% | 39% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,628/yr | $54,588/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 70% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 23% | 39% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 40% | 44% |
| Low-income students who finish | 36% | 40% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,628/yr | $58,225/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 33% · Education 13% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% | Transportation & Materials Moving 17% · Health Professions 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 33% of degrees | Transportation & Materials Moving — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 13% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Engineering — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $68,151/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $233,467/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5.6% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,090 | 9,981 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 71 | 3,986 |
| Average professor pay | $7,146/mo | $10,049/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 92% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $58,846 | $78,651 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (small) |
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Grand Forks, ND |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1918 | 1883 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2% | 3.6% |
| Men | 45% | 55% |
| Women | 55% | 45% |
| White students | 77% | 78% |
| Black students | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.5% | 6% |
| Asian students | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Other / not reported | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 17% | 23% |
| Students age 25+ | 15% | 21% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,350/yr | $18,456/yr |
| Endowment | $22.0M | $402.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 383 | 2,986 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,000/yr | $5,610/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,740/yr | $5,436/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 431 | 387 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.6M | $5.7M |
| Athletics budget | $5.3M | $35.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.3M | $35.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $87,980 | $662,732 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.