Empowering Communities
Inspiring Change
The Center for Social Research (CSR) at NDSU is an applied social science research unit supporting diverse, data-driven projects across North Dakota and beyond. Our team of full-time researchers and student assistants partners with foundations, nonprofits, and government agencies to study topics ranging from early childhood and aging to housing and public health.
We specialize in survey research, program evaluation, needs assessments, and social indicator projects like North Dakota Compass, delivering clear, high-quality insights that support informed decision-making.
Informed Decisions Start Here
NDCompass, developed by the NDSU Center for Social Research (CSR), is your go-to site for reliable, curated, and unbiased socio-economic and demographic data and information specific to North Dakota. Whether you are applying for a grant, planning a project or program, assessing needs, crafting legislation, or researching for presentations, we provide the data and information you need to make informed decisions that benefit you, your organization, and your community – now and into the future.
PRAMS
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects state-specific, population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during and shortly after pregnancy.
Social Drivers of Health
County-level indicators on the five social drivers of health in North Dakota.
