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Guide To North Dakota Colleges & Universities
Looking for the college or university in North Dakota that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of North Dakota cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all North Dakota colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You’ll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
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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, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
UG Enrollment
3,433
Completions By Degree
1,713
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Private Colleges & Universities in North Dakota
Of the 21 schools in North Dakota, 7 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 7,914 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2018, a total of 3,401 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,396 that were offered online.
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in North Dakota. Franklin University is an 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 2018, 1,152 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 520 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,433
Completions By Degree
1,713
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Mary is an accredited 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 2018, 561 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 343 master's degrees, and 86 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,064
Completions By Degree
990
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
United Tribes Technical College is an accredited nonprofit 4-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. Associate degrees are the most popular at United Tribes Technical College. In 2018, 56 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 13 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
302
Completions By Degree
69
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is an 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 2018, 54 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 4 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
183
Completions By Degree
63
Est. Online Degree Availability
70%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rasmussen College-North Dakota is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Rasmussen College-North Dakota. In 2018, 164 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 8 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
525
Completions By Degree
172
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Jamestown is an 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 2018, 199 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 42 master's degrees, and 36 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
896
Completions By Degree
277
Est. Online Degree Availability
15%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Turtle Mountain Community College is an accredited nonprofit 4-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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Turtle Mountain Community College. In 2018, 110 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 7 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
511
Completions By Degree
117
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Public Colleges & Universities in North Dakota
There are 9 four-year public colleges located in North Dakota. About 30,869 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 9,012 degrees were completed at public colleges in North Dakota.
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of North Dakota is an 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 2018, 2,259 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 780 master's degrees, and 288 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
10,351
Completions By Degree
3,327
Est. Online Degree Availability
45%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mayville State University is an 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 Mayville State University. In 2018, 160 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 2 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
825
Completions By Degree
166
Est. Online Degree Availability
74%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dickinson State University is an 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 2018, 288 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 38 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,153
Completions By Degree
326
Est. Online Degree Availability
77%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bismarck State College is an 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Bismarck State College. In 2018, 848 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 59 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,892
Completions By Degree
907
Est. Online Degree Availability
81%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is an 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 2018, 2,571 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 434 master's degrees, and 213 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
11,687
Completions By Degree
3,218
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is an accredited public 4-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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College. In 2018, 10 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 8 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
202
Completions By Degree
18
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Valley City State University is an 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 Valley City State University. In 2018, 262 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 33 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,010
Completions By Degree
295
Est. Online Degree Availability
59%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sitting Bull College is an accredited public 4-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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Sitting Bull College. In 2018, 22 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 7 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
283
Completions By Degree
29
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Minot State University is an 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 2018, 593 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 132 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,466
Completions By Degree
726
Est. Online Degree Availability
45%
Community Colleges in North Dakota
There are 5 community colleges in North Dakota where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2018, about 4,219 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in North Dakota, and about 1,146 associate degrees were completed.
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dakota College at Bottineau is an 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.
UG Enrollment
454
Completions By Degree
95
Est. Online Degree Availability
62%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Dakota State College of Science is an 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.
UG Enrollment
2,109
Completions By Degree
567
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Cankdeska Cikana Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
225
Completions By Degree
12
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lake Region State College is an 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.
UG Enrollment
684
Completions By Degree
215
Est. Online Degree Availability
64%
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Williston State College is an 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.
UG Enrollment
747
Completions By Degree
257
Est. Online Degree Availability
84%
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 2019, there were about 445,806 jobs in North Dakota. From 2018-2019, job growth in North Dakota was below the national average, at 0.4%. There were 57,410 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 $19.26.