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Colleges and universities in North Dakota

North Dakota has 25 colleges and universities in our directory (14 public, 5 private nonprofit, 6 for-profit). Together they enroll about 53,821 students. 19 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Fargo (5), Bismarck (4), Grand Forks (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 25 schools

UND
Public

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

Students
15,019
Retention
84%
Programs
154
Awards 2024-25
3,590
CampusOnlineHybrid
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and TechnologyRegistered NursingSocial Work +151
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BSC
Public

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND

Admission
Open
Students
4,206
Retention
77%
Programs
63
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician +60
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UM
Private nonprofit

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND

Students
3,861
Retention
84%
Programs
98
Awards 2024-25
1,042
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingElementary Education and Teaching +95
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NDS
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,367
Retention
79%
Programs
53
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesDiesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianElectrician +50
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MSU
Public
Students
2,751
Retention
66%
Programs
80
Awards 2024-25
583
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingCommunication Sciences and Disorders +77
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LRS
Public

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, ND

Admission
Open
Students
1,897
Retention
65%
Programs
16
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +13
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VCS
Public
Students
1,806
Retention
71%
Programs
59
Awards 2024-25
516
CampusOnlineHybrid
Elementary Education and TeachingGeneral StudiesReading Teacher Education +56
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DSU
Public
Students
1,410
Retention
67%
Programs
70
Awards 2024-25
376
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +67
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UJ
Private nonprofit

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND

Students
1,376
Retention
67%
Programs
58
Awards 2024-25
298
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPhysical Therapy/TherapistOrganizational Leadership +55
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DCB
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,204
Retention
63%
Programs
36
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +33
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MSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,134
Retention
81%
Programs
40
CampusOnlineHybrid
Education, GeneralElementary Education and TeachingGeneral Studies +37
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WSC
Public

Williston State College

Williston, ND

Admission
Open
Students
934
Retention
66%
Programs
25
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherWelding Technology +22
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TMC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
872
Retention
100%
Programs
28
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorIndustrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other +25
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UTT
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
576
Programs
18
Awards 2024-25
125
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Safety StudiesElementary Education and Teaching +15
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SBC
Public

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, ND

Admission
Open
Students
309
Programs
26
Awards 2024-25
86
CampusOnlineHybrid
Curriculum and InstructionGeneral StudiesWelding Engineering Technology/Technician +23
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TBC
Private nonprofit
Students
275
Retention
63%
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
83
CampusOnlineHybrid
Theological and Ministerial Studies, OtherBibleMissions/Missionary Studies +10
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NHS
Public
Admission
Open
Students
233
Programs
17
Awards 2024-25
43
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementGeneral StudiesAmerican Indian/Native American Studies +14
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SPA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
95
Retention
93%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology +1
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JSH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
72
Retention
85%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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HA
Private for-profit

The Hair Academy

Bismarck, ND

Admission
Open
Students
65
Retention
60%
Programs
1
Campus
Cosmetology
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JSH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
61
Retention
88%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +2
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LWT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
55
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
104
Campus
Welding Technology
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