What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of North Dakota course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 165: Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 165: Calculus I MATH 166: Calculus II | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111/L: Concepts of Biology with Lab | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 115/L: Introductory Chemistry with Lab | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 211: College Physics I | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 103: United States to 1877 HIST 104: United…HIST 103: United States to 1877 HIST 104: United States Since 1877 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | ECON 210: Introduction to Business & Economic Statistics | 3 credits |
Show all 25 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 165: Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 165: Calculus I MATH 166: Calculus II | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111/L: Concepts of Biology with Lab | 4 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 150/L: General Biology I with Lab BIOL…BIOL 150/L: General Biology I with Lab BIOL 151/L: General Biology II with Lab 8 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 150/L: General Biology I with Lab BIOL…BIOL 150/L: General Biology I with Lab BIOL 151/L: General Biology II with Lab 8 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1XX | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 115/L: Introductory Chemistry with Lab | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 121/L: General Chemistry I with Lab CHEM…CHEM 121/L: General Chemistry I with Lab CHEM 122/L: General Chemistry II with Lab 8 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 121/L: General Chemistry I with Lab CHEM…CHEM 121/L: General Chemistry I with Lab CHEM 122/L: General Chemistry II with Lab 8 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1XX | 3 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 211: College Physics I | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 103: United States to 1877 HIST 104: United…HIST 103: United States to 1877 HIST 104: United States Since 1877 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 1XX | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | ECON 210: Introduction to Business & Economic Statistics | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 160: Computer Science I | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 1XX: Biology Elective with Lab | 4 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 212: College Physics II | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST 101: Western Civilization I HIST 102…HIST 101: Western Civilization I HIST 102: Western Civilization II 6 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 151: Human Geography | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First…SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II 8 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First…SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II SPAN 201: Second Year Spanish I 12 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First…SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II SPAN 201: Second Year Spanish I SPAN 202: Second Year Spanish II 16 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI 110: Introduction to Computer Science | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 210: Art History I ART 211: Art History II | 6 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 130: Music Theory I MUSC 134: Music Theory II | 6 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | TRNSFR 200: Elective Credit | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | CLAS 101: First Year Latin I CLAS 102: First Year Latin II | 8 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 211: College Physics I | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 251: University Physics I | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 107: Precalculus | 4 credits |
| Research | 3 | TRNSFR 100: Elective Credit | 3 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | TRNSFR 100: Elective Credit | 3 credits |
Source: und.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 290 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 122 |
| Psychology | 108 |
| General Studies | 97 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 78 |
| Social Work | 70 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 69 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 61 |
Show the other 67 majors
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 55 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 54 |
| Investments and Securities | 51 |
| Business Administration and Management | 51 |
| Communication | 49 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 47 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 44 |
| Civil Engineering | 40 |
| Accounting | 35 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 24 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 22 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot | 22 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 21 |
| Health and Wellness | 20 |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Political Science and Government | 15 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 12 |
| Social Sciences | 12 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 12 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 12 |
| Wildlife Biology | 11 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 11 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 10 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 10 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 9 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Accounting and Finance | 6 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 6 |
| Public Administration | 6 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Human Nutrition | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 5 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 3 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Norwegian Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Data Science | 2 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Graphic Design | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| Flight Instructor | 1 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Chinese Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of North Dakota ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #11 for Petroleum engineeringof 17 colleges
- #14 for Medical laboratory scienceof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, The Summit League
Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, The Summit League
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
12% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 11% of undergraduates overall
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Grand Forks, ND-MN
104,184 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Grand Forks International (GFK)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20
Elevation
834 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
-1°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
48.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
7 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,120 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Minnesota-Crookston23 mi
- Mayville State University31 mi
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus72 mi
- Minnesota State University Moorhead74 mi
- Concordia College at Moorhead75 mi
- Valley City State University82 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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