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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate83%

University of North Dakota Student Life

University of North Dakota Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of North Dakota has several thriving Sororities/Fraternities. In fact, more students participate in the Sororities/Fraternities than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of North Dakota include National Speech and Language Association, Cru, Mortar Board and Allpha Eta Rho Delta.

University of North Dakota students' favorite campus events are Campus & Community Event, Athletic Events and The Big Event.

University of North Dakota Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of North Dakota.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 24%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 3,415
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,753
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of North Dakota offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of North Dakota students live off campus. In 2023, 24% of undergrads at University of North Dakota lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 76% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of North Dakota. There are 3,415 spots available in on-campus housing for all 9,967 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,753 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of North Dakota offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of North Dakota Athletics

At University of North Dakota there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of North Dakota:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Safety at University of North Dakota

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of North Dakota is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security.

Additionally, University of North Dakota has All the resident hall are EDA access, UPD provides a 24/7 escort service for all students, faculty,staff and visitors, all areas of the.

Plan a Visit to University of North Dakota

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of North Dakota, take Interstate 29 to Grand Forks, ND. If you need to fly, book your flight to Grand Forks International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in North Dakota you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of North Dakota's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of North Dakota

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University of North Dakota Students

48%

Women

52%

Men

70%

Full Time

29%

Part Time

36%

In State

64%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

79%

5%

5%

4%

2%

2%

1%

1%

0.09%

Undergraduate Students

9,967

Graduate Students

3,909

Non-Resident / International Students

371

University of North Dakota Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

13,876

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$10,951

Out-of-State

$15,570

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 15
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