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Enrollments
| Degree-Seeking | Non-Degree-Seeking | Total Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 11,714 | 270 | 11,984 |
| First Time Freshmen * | 2,633 | ||
| New Transfer Students * | 673 | ||
| Professional | 337 | 337 | |
| Graduate | 1,874 | 163 | 2,037 |
| New Graduate Students * | 299 | ||
| Total Enrollment | 13,925 | 433 | 14,358 |
* Degree Seeking Only
For detailed enrollment reports for the Fall 2017 semester, please visit the Enrollment Reports page.
Source: 4th Week Enrollment Reports, 9/19/2017.
Fall Semester Headcount Enrollment by Student Level
| Student Level | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 11,061 | 11,733 | 11,977 | 11,911 | 11,988 | 11,948 | 12,124 | 12,037 | 12,010 | 11,984 |
| Freshmen | 3,484 | 3,425 | 3,376 | 3,189 | 3,123 | 3,053 | 3,012 | 2,951 | 2,787 | 2,754 |
| Sophomores | 2,594 | 2,920 | 2,801 | 2,749 | 2,835 | 2,820 | 2,892 | 2,761 | 2,830 | 2,789 |
| Juniors | 2,053 | 2,275 | 2,450 | 2,393 | 2,393 | 2,436 | 2,524 | 2,688 | 2,575 | 2,618 |
| Seniors | 2,930 | 3,113 | 3,350 | 3,580 | 3,637 | 3,639 | 3,696 | 3,637 | 3,818 | 3,823 |
| Professional | 350 | 353 | 346 | 342 | 344 | 346 | 340 | 341 | 340 | 337 |
| Graduate | 1,818 | 2,103 | 2,084 | 2,146 | 2,111 | 2,335 | 2,286 | 2,138 | 2,082 | 2,037 |
| Total | 13,229 | 14,189 | 14,407 | 14,399 | 14,443 | 14,629 | 14,750 | 14,516 | 14,432 | 14,358 |
| Percent Undergraduate | 83.6% | 82.7% | 83.1% | 82.7% | 83.0% | 81.7% | 82.2% | 82.9% | 83.2% | 83.5% |
| Percent Professional | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Percent Graduate | 13.7% | 14.8% | 14.5% | 14.9% | 14.6% | 16.0% | 15.5% | 14.7% | 14.4% | 14.2% |
Source: Fall Semester Enrollment Summaries Reports - Fourth Week, 9/19/2017.
Enrollment by College
| College | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,788 | 2,375 | 2,467 | 2,492 | 2,485 | 2,522 |
| Health Professions | 1,716 | 1,678 | 1,889 | 1,993 | 2,008 | 2,024 |
| Science and Mathematics | 1,885 | 1,873 | 1,873 | 1,955 | 1,956 | 1,972 |
| Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | 1,767 | 2,012 | 1,831 | 1,778 | 1,748 | 1,860 |
| Human Development and Education | 1,816 | 1,831 | 1,794 | 1,784 | 1,854 | 1,755 |
| Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources | 1,642 | 1,777 | 1,825 | 1,792 | 1,702 | 1,636 |
| Business | 1,475 | 1,485 | 1,536 | 1,525 | 1,574 | 1,611 |
| Tri-College, Collaborative and Non-Degree | 557 | 727 | 742 | 493 | 451 | 785 |
| Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies | 174 | 196 | 187 | 193 | 185 | 193 |
| University Studies | 623 | 675 | 603 | 511 | 469 | |
| Total NDSU Enrollment | 14,443 | 14,629 | 14,747 | 14,516 | 14,432 | 14,358 |
Note: University Studies and Undeclared Majors moved to College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in Fall 2017.
Source: 4th Week Enrollment Reports, 9/19/2017.
Residency
| # 2012 | % 2012 | # 2013 | % 2013 | # 2014 | % 2014 | # 2015 | % 2015 | # 2016 | % 2016 | # 2017 | % 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota Residents | 5,860 | 40.6% | 5,764 | 39.4% | 5,916 | 40.1% | 5,948 | 41.0% | 5,960 | 41.3% | 5,854 | 40.8% |
| Minnesota Residents | 6,456 | 44.7% | 6,588 | 45.0% | 6,572 | 44.6% | 6,484 | 44.7% | 6,543 | 45.3% | 6,630 | 46.2% |
| Other States/ U.S. Citizens | 751 | 5.2% | 921 | 6.3% | 950 | 6.4% | 861 | 5.9% | 839 | 5.8% | 853 | 5.9% |
| International | 1,136 | 7.9% | 1101 | 7.5% | 1,059 | 7.2% | 1,005 | 6.9% | 851 | 5.9% | 792 | 5.5% |
| Permanent Residents | 240 | 1.7% | 255 | 1.7% | 250 | 1.7% | 218 | 1.5% | 239 | 1.7% | 229 | 1.6% |
| Total | 14,443 | 100% | 14,629 | 100% | 14,747 | 100% | 14,516 | 100% | 14,432 | 100% | 14,358 | 100% |
Source: 4th Week Enrollment Reports, 9/19/2017.
Tuition & Fees* (per year)
| 2017-2018 | Base Tuition | Student Fees | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND Resident | $7,201 | $1,344.72 | $8,545.72 |
| MN Resident | $8,065 | $1,344.72 | $9,409.72 |
| Tuition Exchange | $10,802 | $1,344.72 | $12,146.72 |
| Non-Resident | $19,227 | $1,344.72 | $20,571.72 |
*This table based on full-time undergraduate student taking 12 or more credits. Totals do not include housing, meal plan, or cost of books or classroom materials. Student Fees do not include potential Program Fees related to the student's program of study. See the Tuition & Fee Information page on the NDSU One Stop web site for more information about tuition, student fees, and other related costs for both full- and part-time students.
2017-2018 Academic Year
Application, Admission and Enrollment
| Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,965 | 5,180 | 5,053 | 5,311 | 5,128 | 6,424 |
| Admitted | 4,647 | 4,888 | 4,727 | 4,974 | 4,759 | 5,884 |
| Enrolled | 2,441 | 2,553 | 2,469 | 2,552 | 2,503 | 2,633 |
| % Admitted | 94% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 91% |
| % Enrolled (Yield Ratio) | 53% | 52% | 52% | 51% | 53% | 45% |
Source: Office of Admission, 10/11/2017.
Ethnicity
| Total Campus | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan | 0.63% | 0.72% | 0.74% | 0.76% | 0.82% | 0.71% |
| Asian | 1.50% | 1.44% | 1.49% | 1.54% | 1.56% | 1.65% |
| Black or African American | 2.25% | 2.43% | 2.45% | 2.61% | 3.01% | 2.78% |
| Hawiian/Pacific Islander | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.007% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.43% | 1.66% | 1.67% | 2.02% | 2.16% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 7.87% | 7.53% | 7.18% | 6.92% | 5.90% | 5.52% |
| White | 82.18% | 80.74% | 80.55% | 81.56% | 81.98% | 82.02% |
| 2 or More Races | 1.39% | 1.63% | 1.76% | 2.20% | 2.52% | 2.72% |
| Not Reported | 2.88% | 4.03% | 4.09% | 2.67% | 2.12% | 2.37% |
| Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Undergraduate | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan | 0.58% | 0.68% | 0.73% | 0.75% | 0.72% | 0.64% |
| Asian | 1.34% | 1.30% | 1.34% | 1.35% | 1.38% | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 2.43% | 2.57% | 2.56% | 2.79% | 3.24% | 2.92% |
| Hawiian/Pacific Islander | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.44% | 1.70% | 1.76% | 2.16% | 2.30% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 4.00% | 3.80% | 3.73% | 3.07% | 2.17% | 1.84% |
| White | 87.61% | 86.85% | 85.98% | 85.72% | 85.81% | 86.17% |
| 2 or More Races | 1.52% | 1.78% | 1.98% | 2.44% | 2.82% | 3.00% |
| Not Reported | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.93% | 2.06% | 1.61% | 1.59% |
| Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Graduate | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan | 0.71% | 0.81% | 0.70% | 0.89% | 1.34% | 1.13% |
| Asian | 1.80% | 1.71% | 1.88% | 2.10% | 2.21% | 2.41% |
| Black or African American | 1.52% | 1.97% | 2.06% | 1.64% | 1.78% | 1.87% |
| Hawiian/Pacific Islander | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.18% | 0.09% | 0.14% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.50% | 1.66% | 1.40% | 1.34% | 1.52% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 30.79% | 27.45% | 26.37% | 29.42% | 28.10% | 27.93% |
| White | 50.26% | 48.31% | 50.42% | 57.25% | 59.08% | 56.75% |
| 2 or More Races | 0.81% | 0.99% | 0.70% | 0.94% | 0.91% | 1.23% |
| Not Reported | 12.41% | 17.17% | 16.03% | 6.27% | 5.09% | 7.02% |
| Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Professional | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan | 1.74% | 1.45% | 1.47% | 0.59% | 0.88% | 0.59% |
| Asian | 5.23% | 4.34% | 4.41% | 4.40% | 3.82% | 3.86% |
| Black or African American | 0.58% | 0.87% | 1.18% | 2.35% | 2.65% | 3.26% |
| Hawiian/Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic | 0.29% | 0.58% | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.88% | 0.89% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.74% | 1.73% | 1.47% | 2.05% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| White | 88.66% | 88.73% | 89.12% | 87.10% | 86.76% | 86.94% |
| 2 or More Races | 0.58% | 0.87% | 1.18% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 1.78% |
| Not Reported | 1.16% | 1.45% | .88% | 1.76% | 2.06% | 2.08% |
| Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Source: PeopleSoft Compliance Report, 9/19/2017.
Retention Rates
| Fall 2007 | Fall 2008 | Fall 2009 | Fall 2010 | Fall 2011 | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time, Full-time Fall to Spring Retention | 91.3% | 91.2% | 92.2% | 91.5% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 92.1% | 92.1% | 93.2% | 92.3% |
| First-time, Full-time Fall to Fall Retention | 76.6% | 78.5% | 77.9% | 76.1% | 79.6% | 78.0% | 80.1% | 78.0% | 79.6% | 79.1% |
Source: IPEDS Reports, 9/19/2017.
| Fall 2007 | Fall 2008 | Fall 2009 | Fall 2010 | Fall 2011 | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Year Transfer, Full-time Fall to Spring Retention | 87.1% | 91.2% | 89.3% | 89.3% | 87.2% | 87.3% | 88.9% | 89.8% | 89.9% | 89.8% |
| First-Year Transfer, Full-time Fall to Fall Retention | 69.3% | 77.0% | 75.1% | 74.5% | 74.1% | 75.5% | 74.4% | 76.9% | 76.8% | 76.5% |
Source: PeopleSoft 4th Week Enrollment Reports and Cohort History Table, 9/19/2017.
Graduation Rates
| Fall 2004 | Fall 2005 | Fall 2006 | Fall 2007 | Fall 2008 | Fall 2009 | Fall 2010 | Fall 2011 | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % First-Year Students Graduated in 4 years | 24.9% | 23.3% | 23.8% | 25.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% | 26.7% | 32.2% | 32.3% | 34.9% |
| % First-Year Students Graduated in 6 years | 53.2% | 53.7% | 52.7% | 53.1% | 56.1% | 53.9% | 55.5% | 57.9% |
Source: IPEDS Reports, Undergraduate Level Time to Degree Outcomes, 9/14/2017.
| Fall 2005 | Fall 2006 | Fall 2007 | Fall 2008 | Fall 2009 | Fall 2010 | Fall 2011 | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % First Year Transfer Students Graduated in 4 years | 45.1% | 45.8% | 46.8% | 51.7% | 51.4% | 47.3% | 51.9% | 51.3% | 53.3% |
| % First Year Transfer Students Graduated in 6 years | 54.2% | 56.3% | 55.1% | 61.4% | 59.8% | 55.5% | 59.1% |
Source: Success and Progress Reports, Undergraduate Level Time to Degree Outcomes, 9/14/2017.
Retention and Graduation Rates
| Fall 2004 | Fall 2005 | Fall 2006 | Fall 2007 | Fall 2008 | Fall 2009 | Fall 2010 | Fall 2011 | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time, Full-time Fall to Spring Retention | 91.0% | 91.3% | 91.2% | 92.2% | 91.5% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 92.1% | 92.1% | 93.2% | 92.3% | ||
| First-time, Full-time Fall to Fall Retention | 77.2% | 77.5% | 77.2% | 76.6% | 78.5% | 77.9% | 76.1% | 79.6% | 78.0% | 80.1% | 78.0% | 79.6% | 79.1% |
| % First-Year Students Graduated in 4 years | 24.9% | 23.3% | 23.8% | 25.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% | 26.7% | 32.2% | 32.3% | 34.9% | |||
| % First-Year Students Graduated in 6 years | 53.2% | 53.7% | 52.7% | 53.1% | 56.1% | 53.9% | 55.5% | 57.9% |
Source: IPEDS Reports and Undergraduate Level Time to Degree Outcomes, 9/19/2017.
| Fall 2005 | Fall 2006 | Fall 2007 | Fall 2008 | Fall 2009 | Fall 2010 | Fall 2011 | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Year Transfer, Full-time Fall to Spring Retention | 86.5% | 88.8% | 87.1% | 91.2% | 89.3% | 89.3% | 87.2% | 87.3% | 88.9% | 89.8% | 89.9% | 89.8% |
| First-Year Transfer, Full-time Fall to Fall Retention | 70.5% | 72.1% | 69.3% | 77.0% | 75.1% | 74.5% | 74.1% | 75.5% | 74.4% | 76.9% | 76.8% | 76.5% |
| % First-Year Transfer Students Graduated in 4 years | 45.1% | 45.8% | 46.8% | 51.7% | 51.4% | 47.3% | 51.9% | 51.3% | 53.3% | |||
| % First-Year Transfer Students Graduated in 6 years | 54.2% | 56.3% | 55.1% | 61.4% | 59.8% | 55.5% | 59.1% |
Source: PeopleSoft 4th Week Enrollment Reports and Cohort History Table, 9/9/2017, Success and Progress Reports, 11/28/2016 and Undergraduate Level Time to Degree Outcomes, 9/14/2017.
Retention and Graduation - Detailed Summary
| Cohort Year | Fall 2005 | Fall 2006 | Fall 2007 | Fall 2008 | Fall 2009 | Fall 2010 | Fall 2011 | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-to-second year retention | 77.3% | 77.2% | 76.6% | 78.5% | 77.9% | 76.1% | 79.5% | 77.9% | 80.1% | 78.0% | 79.6% | 79.1% | |
| Second-to-third year retention | 65.7% | 65.4% | 65.2% | 65.8% | 64.5% | 65.1% | 68.9% | 66.9% | 68.8% | 69.8% | 72.0% | ||
| Third-to-fourth year retention | 59.4% | 58.3% | 57.5% | 60.5% | 59.5% | 60.1% | 62.3% | 60.5% | 60.7% | 64.0% | |||
| Fourth-to-fifth year retention | 37.8% | 36.8% | 35.7% | 37.5% | 33.4% | 35.1% | 32.5% | 28.8% | 32.9% | ||||
| Fifth-to-sixth year retention | 13.7% | 14.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 11.8% | 9.1% | 12.5% | |||||
| Four-year graduation rate | 23.3% | 23.8% | 25.6% | 25.2% | 26.9% | 26.8% | 32.2% | 32.3% | 35.0% | ||||
| Six-year graduation rate | 53.5% | 52.7% | 53.1% | 56.1% | 53.9% | 55.5% | 58.0% |
Source: IPEDS Reports, 9/19/2017.
| Cohort Year | Fall 2005 | Fall 2006 | Fall 2007 | Fall 2008 | Fall 2009 | Fall 2010 | Fall 2011 | Fall 2012 | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduated in third year | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Graduated in fourth year | 22.5% | 22.9% | 24.4% | 24.1% | 25.9% | 25.7% | 30.3% | 30.6% | 32.3% | |
| Graduated in fifth year | 23.6% | 22.3% | 20.4% | 23.8% | 22.1% | 22.9% | 20.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Graduated in sixth year | 6.6% | 6.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 4.9% |
Source: IPEDS Reports, 9/19/2017.
Student/Faculty Ratio
17 students : 1 faculty
2016-2017 Academic Year
Source: Common Data Set 2016-2017
Alumni
| Residence | Alumni | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 31,679 | 35.37% | ||
| Minnesota | 27,985 | 31.24% | ||
| Other States | 28,316 | 31.61% | ||
| United States Total | 87,980 | 98.23% | ||
| International | 1,589 | 1.77% | ||
| Total | 89,569 | 100.00% |
Source: NDSU Alumni Association, August 2017.
Additional alumni information can be found on NDSU Alumni Maps.
Personnel
| 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrators | 84 | 83 | 75 | |||
| Ranked Faculty and Lectures | 756 | 778 | 756 | |||
| Part-Time Academic Staff | 129 | 152 | 209 | |||
| Graduate Assistants and Fellows | 984 | 958 | 955 | |||
| Program Administrators and Coaches | 59 | 58 | 45 | |||
| Extension Educators, Experiment Station and Other Researchers | 238 | 254 | 245 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Office, Trades, and Service Staff | 1,485 | 1,464 | 1,495 | |||
| Temporary Workers (including Students) | 2,550 | 2,327 | 2,531 | |||
| Full-Time Equivalent | 4,067 | 3,919 | 3,980 |
| Fall 2016 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 2,509 | 2,637 | 2,616 | |||
| Part-time | 3,787 | 3,437 | 3,695 | |||
| Total Employees | 6,296 | 6,074 | 6,311 |
Source: Human Resources/Payroll pay period end dates September 30, 2016, September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.
