In-Demand Degrees Online from NDSU

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At NDSU our students are at the center of hands-on learning. As a R1 ranked research university we are awarded the highest classification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This award is presented to only the top research institutions in the country.

To learn more about the NDSU Graduate School, explore our website, or request more information from us.

North Dakota State University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that will help you meet your career goals. No matter what type of student you are, we want to make your application experience as seamless as possible. Online student applicants follow the same admission processes and requirements for all students entering the university.

Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. An application file must be completed with all required official documents before it can be reviewed for admission. Admission decisions will not be made based upon incomplete application files and/or unofficial documentation.

If you want to know more about the process for applying, visit the How to Apply page for the steps you need to take.

Undergraduate Students

If you have questions that aren’t answered here, reach out to the Office of Admission at 1-800-488-NDSU or NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu.

Ready to apply? Send in your Undergraduate Application.

Graduate Students

To schedule an in-person meeting with a member of our graduate admissions staff, email ndsu.grad.school@ndsu.edu. You can also schedule a virtual meeting with our graduate advisor.

Ready to apply? Send in your Graduate Application.

Financial aid and scholarships, combined with a 93% placement rate upon graduation, make NDSU both a smart and affordable investment.

Online Tuition Costs

Online students pay in-state tuition, no mater your location. For detailed information about the cost of attendance including tuition and fees, including a breakdown on the explanation of fees, see our Cost of Attendance guide.

Undergraduate Programs

The undergraduate tuition rate is variable, based on the degree program. For online courses, there is no cap on the number of credits you can take per semester. You will pay for each credit enrolled. View our Cost of Attendance guide to see a breakdown of costs for individual programs.

Undergraduate students can get more information on the types of scholarships we offer at NDSU and how you can apply for them in our Financial Aid Guide.

Graduate Degrees

The graduate tuition rate is $422/credit. A full-time degree seeking student often has 6 credits per semester. So, an average full-time working professional would pay $2,532 per semester to attend NDSU. There are many ways to fund your graduate education at NDSU. Graduate Students and discover ways to fund your education including grants, fellowships, and graduate assistantships.

Free Tuition for First-Time Students

Our Tuition Award Program begins in the 2024-25 academic year. Pell-eligible North Dakota and Minnesota students with family income levels of $80,000 or less will have base tuition and student fees fully covered for two years if they are in their first year at NDSU. Students returning in their second year at NDSU in 2024-25 will also be considered for this program for one year.

It’s our mission to ensure that all your informational needs are met during the college selection process. Complete our Request Information Form to receive more information about NDSU. For other inquiries, please email us at ndsu.admission@ndsu.edu or call 1-800-488-NDSU or (701) 231-8643.

Have questions about your next steps, financial aid, housing, student support services or more? Connect with the counselor from your region through call, text, email or by scheduling a virtual meeting.

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