The Best Value North Dakota Colleges

Best Value Colleges in North Dakota for 2024

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in North Dakota based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2024 as the overall best value college in North Dakota is University of Mary with a 7 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $18,369 average net price. The highest value public state college is University of North Dakota. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
North Dakota Public Private 4 year

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University of Mary
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Bismarck, ND

University of Mary

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in North Dakota

  • 3,652enrollment
  • $18,369net price
  • 81%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 Value in North Dakota

  • 13,876enrollment
  • $17,359net price
  • 83%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 Value in North Dakota

  • 12,242enrollment
  • $15,962net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 968-1216SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Dickinson State University
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Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Value in North Dakota

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $14,971net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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Jamestown College
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Jamestown, ND
 

Jamestown College

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Value in North Dakota

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $19,950net price
  • 92%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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#6 Best Value in North Dakota

  • 1,123enrollment
  • $14,347net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 880-1250SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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Minot State University
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Minot, ND

Minot State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Value in North Dakota

  • 2,777enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 992-1178SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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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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#8 Best Value in North Dakota

  • 1,658enrollment
  • $12,164net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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