Best North Dakota Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in North Dakota for 2025

There are 19 colleges and universities in North Dakota enrolling 51,443 students. Explore the list of top colleges in North Dakota below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in North Dakota offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 North Dakota is home to nationally ranked institutions like University of Mary and University of North Dakota. The highest ranked college in North Dakota is University of Mary and the top rated public state college is University of North Dakota.

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List of the Best North Dakota Colleges

University of Mary
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Bismarck, ND

University of Mary

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 3,794enrollment
  • $19,225net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1096-1320SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 30

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University of North Dakota
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Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 14,172enrollment
  • $18,227net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

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North Dakota State University Main Campus
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Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 11,952enrollment
  • $16,461net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 968-1216SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Valley City State University
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Valley City, ND
 

Valley City State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,754enrollment
  • $13,841net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Dickinson State University
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Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,453enrollment
  • $15,490net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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Minot State University
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Minot, ND

Minot State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 2,741enrollment
  • $12,349net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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Jamestown College
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Jamestown, ND
 

Jamestown College

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,215enrollment
  • $20,897net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

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Mayville State University
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Mayville, ND

Mayville State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,025enrollment
  • $14,050net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1250SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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Bismarck State College
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Bismarck, ND
 

Bismarck State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,065enrollment
  • $10,792net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Fort Berthold Community College
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New Town, ND
 

Fort Berthold Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 158enrollment
  • $3,669net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lake Region State College
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Devils Lake, ND
 

Lake Region State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,810enrollment
  • $10,867net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Cankdeska Cikana Community College
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Fort Totten, ND
 

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 325enrollment
  • $9,127net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

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North Dakota State College of Science
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Wahpeton, ND
 

North Dakota State College of Science

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,140enrollment
  • $10,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Dakota College at Bottineau
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Bottineau, ND
 

Dakota College at Bottineau

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,180enrollment
  • $10,242net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 8

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Williston State College
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Williston, ND
 

Williston State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 912enrollment
  • $8,621net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Sitting Bull College
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Fort Yates, ND
 

Sitting Bull College

Public 4 Year

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  • 263enrollment
  • $4,205net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

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Trinity Bible College
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Ellendale, ND
 

Trinity Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 244enrollment
  • $20,462net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

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Turtle Mountain Community College
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Belcourt, ND
 

Turtle Mountain Community College

Private 4 Year

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  • 698enrollment
  • $5,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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