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North Dakota State University
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Official telephone: (701) 231-8011
Toll-free telephone: (800) 488-NDSU
Fax number: (701) 231-8043
Website: www.ndsu.edu

Screen last updated on: December 2016

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

12,037

Full-time undergraduates:

10,676

Part-time undergraduates:

1,361

Total graduate students:

2,479

Full-time graduate students:

1,008

Part-time graduate students:

1,471

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Central Plains

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

57%

First-year student enrollment breakdown:


0.7%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.4%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.3%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.0%	Hispanic/Latino
0.0%	Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
88.6%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.1%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.6%	Nonresident Alien
1.3%	Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:


0.8%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.4%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.6%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.8%	Hispanic/Latino
0.1%	Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
87.3%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.4%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.1%	Nonresident Alien
1.6%	Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

261 acres

City or town school is located in:

Fargo, ND

Population of city/town:

115,863

Locations of branch/satellite campuses:

Branch nursing program at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND.

Nearest major city:

Moorhead, MN

Distance of nearest major city:

3 miles

Population of nearest major city:

39,857

Online campus map:

www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/
maps

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (38%)
women's dorms (16%)
men's dorms (21%)
single-student apartments (23%)
married-student apartments (2%)
special housing for disabled students
special housing for international students
other housing including Wellness housing.

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

93%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

30%

Percent of students who live off campus:

70%

Students required to live on campus:

All first-year, first-time freshmen under age 19 must live on campus unless living with family.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

48%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

yes

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

709

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Archives. Architecture, chemistry, health sciences, and business libraries.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Emily P. Reynolds Historic Costume Collection.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, day care, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of fraternities that have chapter houses:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Number of sororities that have chapter houses:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, radio station, television station

School newspaper(s):

The Spectrum, published twice a week

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

306

Campus-based religious organizations:

Bridges International, The Bridge, Campus Ministry, Christian Students on Campus, Cru, Muslim Student Association, Navigators, New Birth, St. Pauls Newman Center, University Lutheran Center; Baptist Student, Chi Alpha Christian, Christian Bible, Christian Pharmacists International, Catholic University Students, InterVarsity Christian, and Lutheran Student Fellowships

Minority student organizations:

Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans, Native American Student Association; American Indian Science/Engineering and National Black Engineers Societies

International student organizations:

African Students Union, Bangladeshi Student Organization, Bridges International Organization, The Organization of Pakistani Students; Chinese Students & Scholars, International, Korean, Malaysian, Mongolian, Nepalese, Persian, Saudi, and Vietnamese Student Associations

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Hip Hop Team, International Music Incorporation, A.R.T., Art of Words, Gaming Guild, Hammock Initiative, HDE Leadership Council, Leading Edge, Lincoln Speech/Debate, Fargo Camerata, Future Leaders in Higher Education, Bison Abroad, Bison Ambassadors, BRAVE, Campus Attractions, Circle K, Model UN, Interfraternity Council, College Independents, College Republicans, Colleges Against Cancer, Collegians for Life, Literacy in Physical Health Education, NDSU Student Chapter, Habitat for Humanity, Farmers Union Collegiate Chapter, Ducks Unlimited, Collegiate DECA, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Collegiate Cattlewomen, Collegiate 4H, Innovation Corps, ActivLife, Ag Ambassadors, American Legion, Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, College of Science & Mathematics Ambassadors, American Institute of Architecture Students, Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Institute of Transportation Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Engineers Without Borders; Anthropology, Music Educators, Home Builders, Family/Consumer Science, General Contractors of America, Computing Machinery, American Medical Student, American Pharmacists, Students from India, Transportation/Logistics, American Water Works, Human Resource, National Agri-Marketing, Hospitality, Emergency Management, Environmental/Conservation Sciences Graduate, National Community Pharmacists, Biological Sciences Graduate, and Chemistry/Biochemistry Graduate Student Associations; Fashion Apparel Business, English Graduate Student, Congress of Stduent, Athletic Training, Mathematics Graduate Student, and Graduate Student Nurse Organizations; College Music, Medieval, Amateur Radio, Material Research, Mathematical enthusiasts, American Indian Science/Engineering, Agricultural/Biological Engineers, Civil Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Mechanical Engineers, and Engineering in Medicine/Biology Societies; ballroom dance, jazz, ceramics, English, history, elementary education, chess, couple/family therapy, human development/family science, criminal justice, dairy, Lions, Love Your Melon, entomology, natural resources management, marksmanship, horse judging, agribusiness, actuarial, ag systems management, agribusiness/applied economics graduate, agronomy, management information systems, motorcycle, geology, horticulture/forestry, environmental sustainability, food science/food safety, entrepreneurs, accounting, biotechnology/microbiology, and chemistry/biochemistry clubs

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Matt Larsen,
Director of Athletics

Director of women's athletics:

Colleen Heimstead,
Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA

Athletic department's mailing address:

Director of Women's Athletics,
Lynn Dorn,
North Dakota State University,
Bison Sports Arena ,
P.O. B

School colors:

green and yellow

School mascot:

Bison

Athletic conference memberships:

NCAA (Division I), The Summit League, The Missouri Valley Football Conference, The Big 12 Conference

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's football	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's golf	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's wrestling	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's golf	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's softball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's volleyball	yes	NCAA Div. I

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

Athletic facilities:

volleyball gymnasium

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, flag football, football, rock climbing, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball

Club sports for men:

climbing, fencing, hockey, lacrosse, Nordic skiing, paintball, rugby, soccer, volleyball

Club sports for women:

climbing, dance, fencing, hockey, lacrosse, Nordic skiing, rugby, volleyball

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Minneapolis, MN (230 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Fargo, ND (near campus)

Nearest passenger train service:

Fargo, ND (near campus)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Fargo, ND (near campus)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

22% immediately

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Iowa State University, University of Minnesota--Twin Cities, North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota.

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

90% within six months of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Bobcat/Ingersoll-Rand, Cargill, Essentia Health, John Deere, KLJ Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Moore Engineering, North Dakota State University, Sanford Health, Target.

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Douglas Burgum, retired senior vice president, Microsoft Corporation
Lucy Calautti, director of government relations, Major League Baseball Association.

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