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North Dakota State University

Fargo, North Dakota

11,000 Students on Campus
Fargo Location
267,000 Metro Population
11,000 Students on Campus
Fargo Location
267,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

North Dakota State University is a student-focused, land-grant, research university with more than 12,000 students from 47 states and more than 80 countries, creating a diverse student population. Programs are academically rigorous, but more than 80 percent of our classes have 40 or fewer students, creating an immersive learning environment in which our faculty members are committed to student success. NDSU is ranked by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education among the top 108 public and private universities in the country. NDSU is in the elite category of "Research Universities/Very High Research Activity." NDSU is one of two flagship universities in North Dakota, with several programs ranked in the Top 100 by the National Science Foundation. The campus offers excellent facilities for living, learning and making lifelong connections.

With more than 100 majors, NDSU offers a wide variety of programs open to NSE students.

NDSU is distinctive as a student-focused, land-grant, research university.

NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas.

NDSU is Division I in 16 sports, such as football, basketball, & softball

Helpful Information

The community offers movie theaters, shopping, dining, concerts and shows at many venues. The F-M area is friendly, safe and easy to get around. Bus service both around campus and in the community is free for NDSU students. An international airport, train service and a commercial bus line serve Fargo-Moorhead.

Location Information

North Dakota is located in the upper Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north, the states of Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, and Montana to the west.

The community offers movie theaters, shopping, dining, concerts and shows at many venues. The F-M area is friendly, safe and easy to get around. Bus service both around campus and in the community is free for NDSU students. An international airport, train service and a commercial bus line serve Fargo-Moorhead.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Pharmacy, Nursing, Architecture, Education

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Colleges Engineering and Business - must meet pre-requisites for upper-level classes.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Agriculture — NDSU offers General Agriculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Plant Science, Equine Science, and more.
  • Communication — NDSU offers Agricultural, Health, Management, and Strategic Communication.
  • Engineering — NDSU offers Agricultural and Biosystems, Civil, Computer, Construction, Electrical, Industrial and Management, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited Closed

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will Not Accept
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 07/02/2026
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $5230
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $1669
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 20
  • Host Payment: 20
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Parking Fee
$0
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Housing Fee
$100
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 07/02/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $2859.99
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

All On-campus housing is open to NSE students.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2800
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Meal Plans: - Five-Day Unlimited (M-F): $2,500/semester, plus 3 guest passes - Seven-Day Unlimited: $2,800/semester, plus 7 guest passes

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Direct Placement for Spring 2027

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28

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Home Tuition Payment Plan

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This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

CAMPUS RESOURCES/LINKS:
CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: