There are 20 accredited colleges and universities in North Dakota. They admit an average of 74% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $11,584 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.
Find Your Matches FreeSource: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Data updated April 2026.
The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in North Dakota. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.
| University | Location | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | Ellendale, ND | 36% |
| Minot State University | Minot, ND | 72% |
| Valley City State University | Valley City, ND | 69% |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson, ND | 60% |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Fargo, ND | 96% |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | 77% |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | 78% |
| University of Jamestown | Jamestown, ND | 94% |
| Sitting Bull College | Fort Yates, ND | — |
| Turtle Mountain Community College | Belcourt, ND | — |
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | — |
| Williston State College | Williston, ND | — |
| Mayville State University | Mayville, ND | — |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | New Town, ND | 85% |
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota | Fargo, ND | — |
| Lake Region State College | Devils Lake, ND | — |
| United Tribes Technical College | Bismarck, ND | — |
| Cankdeska Cikana Community College | Fort Totten, ND | — |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, ND | — |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | — |
Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →
Universities in North Dakota with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).
| University | Location | Avg Net Price |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Mountain Community College | Belcourt, ND | $3,428 |
| United Tribes Technical College | Bismarck, ND | $3,569 |
| Sitting Bull College | Fort Yates, ND | $4,605 |
| Williston State College | Williston, ND | $5,932 |
| Cankdeska Cikana Community College | Fort Totten, ND | $6,507 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | New Town, ND | $9,971 |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, ND | $10,039 |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | $10,270 |
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | $11,261 |
| Mayville State University | Mayville, ND | $11,456 |
| Valley City State University | Valley City, ND | $11,890 |
| Minot State University | Minot, ND | $12,703 |
Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →
There are 20 accredited colleges and universities in North Dakota in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 74% of applicants and cost about $11,584 per year after aid.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is the highest nationally ranked university in North Dakota. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 20 North Dakota colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.
The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in North Dakota is about $11,584 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.
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