Introduction and Overview

North Dakota State University is one of the most comprehensive public research universities in North Dakota, located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has 14,189 students and is the largest university in North Dakota.

History and Founding

The school was founded in 1890 and was named North Dakota Agricultural College at the time. It is a land-grant university in North Dakota. In 1960, after a statewide referendum, the school was renamed North Dakota State University to reflect the school's growing academic breadth.

School Strength

Faculty: There are 858 academic staff, including professors and associate professors, who provide students with rich academic resources and guidance.

Academic Achievements: The research results in agriculture, engineering, computer science and other fields are remarkable, and have made important contributions to the development of related industries locally and nationwide. For example, agricultural research is in a leading position in crop breeding, soil science and other fields; the research projects of the School of Engineering cover many fields such as mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, and work closely with enterprises to promote technological innovation and application.

Teaching resources: The school's library has a rich collection of more than one million books in eight libraries. It also has a computer center, student counseling center, art center, community center, etc.

Nature of the institution

Public land-grant research university.

Educational philosophy

Student-centered, focusing on practical learning, encouraging students to challenge the known, explore the unknown, cultivate students' innovative spirit and critical thinking, and let students grow into what they want to be in a free and supportive environment.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Agriculture-related majors have a long history and strong strength, and are in a leading position in crop science, animal science, agricultural engineering and other fields. The mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering and other majors of the School of Engineering have also attracted much attention, providing students with high-quality engineering education and practical opportunities. The computer science major has developed rapidly, and has good research results and teaching levels in the fields of artificial intelligence and network security.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced research centers and laboratories, such as the Plant Science Research Center and the Energy and Environmental Research Center. The Plant Science Research Center is committed to research in crop genetic improvement, plant pathology and other fields; the Energy and Environmental Research Center has carried out a lot of research work in the fields of renewable energy development, environmental monitoring and governance.

Departments

The school consists of several colleges, such as the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources, the College of Engineering, the College of Business, the College of Science, the College of Health and Human Sciences, the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, etc.

Rankings

North Dakota State University is classified as "R1 - Doctoral University - Very High Research Activity". In the 2023 US News & World Report rankings, North Dakota State University ranked 123rd among public universities nationwide and 202nd among all universities. In some specific field rankings, such as the agricultural engineering major ranked 13th, the civil engineering major ranked 105th, etc.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary depending on the major and degree type, and there are differences in tuition fees for in-state students and out-of-state students. Generally speaking, the annual tuition fees for in-state undergraduates are about $7,000-9,000, and the annual tuition fees for out-of-state undergraduates are about $18,000-22,000; graduate tuition fees are relatively high, about $20,000-30,000 per year. The school also provides a certain number of scholarships and grants to help students reduce their financial burden.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The main campus covers an area of ​​258 acres and has more than 100 buildings, including modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums, dormitories and canteens. In addition, the school also has facilities such as the Agricultural Research and Extension Center, which provides students with a place for practice and research.

Campus Culture: The school's mascot is the bison, and its representative colors are green and yellow. It has a variety of club activities, such as drama, music, dance, film associations, symphony orchestras, TV stations, radio stations, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Campus Safety: The school has taken a series of safety measures to ensure campus safety. The Fargo area where it is located is a relatively safe city, providing students with a safe learning and living environment.