University of North Dakota Graduate Schools

University of North Dakota (referred to as North Dakota) is a Public, 4 years school located in Grand Forks, ND. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at University of North Dakota is $13,677 for North Dakota residents and $19,658 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,948 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 13,876 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

University of North Dakota (referred to as North Dakota) is a Public, 4 years school located in Grand Forks, ND. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).
North Dakota Directory Information
School NameUniversity of North Dakota (North Dakota)
Address264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8193
Phone800-225-5863
Webhttps://und.edu
Online Applicationhttps://und.edu/admissions/apply.html
Financial Infohttps://und.edu/one-stop/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at University of North Dakota is $13,677 for North Dakota residents and $19,658 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,948 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 13,876 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 276 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 26 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$19,658
$13,677 for North Dakota Residents
Student Population3,948
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs276 graduate programs
(26 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at University of North Dakota is $13,677 for North Dakota residents and $19,658 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $498 for North Dakota residents and $748 for out-of-state students.
University of North Dakota offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)26 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of University of North Dakota is $13,677 for North Dakota residents and $19,658 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.64% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
North Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$8,226$1,471$21,964$1,471
2019-2020$10,534$1,524$18,434$1,524
2020-2021$11,060$1,736$16,590$1,736
2021-2022$11,503$1,714$17,254$1,714
2022-2023$11,963$1,714$17,944$1,714
The graduate school tuition & fees of North Dakota is very expensive compared to public graduate schools in North Dakota. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the North Dakota graduate tuition is $10,473 (public) / $12,076 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
University of North Dakota$13,677$19,658
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
North Dakota Graduate Schools$10,043$10,387
Public$9,076$10,473
Private$12,076
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $13,616 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at University of North Dakota. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.86% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,616. Off-campus living costs are increased by 1.86% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$8,974$3,422$8,974$3,422
2019-2020$9,444$3,424$9,444$3,424
2020-2021$9,976$3,446$9,976$3,446
2021-2022$9,922$3,446$9,922$3,446
2022-2023$10,170$3,446$10,170$3,446
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $498 for North Dakota residents and $748 for other students at University of North Dakota. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 4.03% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
North Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$343$915
2019-2020$439$769
2020-2021$461$691
2021-2022$479$719
2022-2023$498$748
The law school tuition at University of North Dakota is $13,916 for North Dakota residents and $26,118 for out-of-state students for academic year 2022-2023. For medical school, the average tuition & fees is $36,074 for North Dakota residents and $65,312 for out-of-state students. Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at University of North Dakota.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at University of North Dakota
North Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Medicine$34,360$1,714$63,598$1,714
Law$12,202$1,714$24,404$1,714

Graduate Programs at North Dakota

University of North Dakota offers 149 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,257 students have completed their study at University of North Dakota.
Offered Degrees at University of North Dakota
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree7110822
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship42493
Doctor's degree - other60285
Post Bachelor's Degree251057
Post Master's Degree500
Total149241,257
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at University of North Dakota by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 12 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Special Education and Teaching program with 110 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Law program with 80 completers.
University of North Dakota offers 149 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,257 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 822 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 285 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 57 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 completers-
Environmental Studies1-
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Communication0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 24 completers-
Computer Science3-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance21-
Education [+] (5 completers) 236 completers-
Education4-
Multicultural Education0-
Curriculum and Instruction18-
Educational Leadership and Administration6-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration10-
Educational/Instructional Technology2-
Special Education and Teaching110$46,000
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services28-
Elementary Education and Teaching14-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching18-
Reading Teacher Education12-
Technical Teacher Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor14-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 38 completers-
Architectural Engineering1-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering5-
Chemical Engineering5-
Civil Engineering2-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering3-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering0-
Mechanical Engineering10-
Petroleum Engineering10-
Systems Engineering1-
Geological/Geophysical Engineering0-
Engineering (other)1-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 11 completers-
Linguistics11-
Chinese Language and Literature0-
German Language and Literature0-
English Language and Literature [+] 13 completers-
English Language and Literature13-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences3-
Biomedical Sciences3-
Biochemistry0-
Anatomy0-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology0-
Pharmacology0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Mathematics0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 8 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science8-
Physical Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology8-
Chemistry0-
Geology/Earth Science1-
Physics1-
Psychology [+] 55 completers-
Psychology2-
Forensic Psychology53-
Human Services [+] 70 completers-
Public Administration7-
Social Work63$49,000
Social Sciences [+] 23 completers-
Applied Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics20-
Geography3-
Sociology0-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 27 completers-
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology27-
Air Transportation (other)0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 9 completers-
Art/Art Studies4-
Music5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 182 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders19-
Physician Assistant31-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist15-
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist0-
Medical Scientist0-
Public Health17-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist3-
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist21-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse76$101,900
Business [+] (1 completers) 108 completers-
Business Administration and Management44-
Accounting64-
History [+] 1 completers-
History1-
Total822
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 completers-
Environmental Studies1-
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 completers-
Communication2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Computer Science1-
Education [+] (1 completers) 39 completers-
Education3-
Educational Leadership and Administration9-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)5-
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)6-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)15-
Music Teacher Education1-
Engineering [+] (2 completers) 12 completers-
Engineering0-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering2-
Chemical Engineering0-
Civil Engineering2-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering1-
Mechanical Engineering0-
Petroleum Engineering2-
Geological/Geophysical Engineering0-
Engineering (other)1-
English Language and Literature [+] 3 completers-
English Language and Literature3-
Writing0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences3-
Biomedical Sciences7-
Biochemistry0-
Anatomy1-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology0-
Pharmacology0-
Physical Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology1-
Chemistry4-
Geology/Earth Science1-
Physics1-
Psychology [+] 12 completers-
Psychology1-
Clinical Psychology4-
Counseling Psychology7-
Forensic Psychology0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 4 completers-
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology4-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders0-
Medical Scientist0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
Total93
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 80 completers-
Law80-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 205 completers-
Medicine75-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist48-
Physical Therapy/Therapist52-
Nursing Practice30-
Total285
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (6 completers) 44 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration12-
Educational/Instructional Technology4-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods3-
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)4-
Special Education and Teaching7-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism2-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)10-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor2-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Architectural Engineering5-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Linguistics0-
Legal Studies [+] 4 completers-
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law1-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)2-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)1-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Public Administration0-
Public Policy Analysis1-
Social Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Applied Economics0-
Geography2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Public Health1-
Nursing Education0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0-
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing0-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Total57
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Nursing Education0-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0-
Total0

Graduate Student Population at North Dakota

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 4,054 students enrolled into University of North Dakota graduate schools where it has total 13,876 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,807 full-time and 2,247 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,477 male and 2,577 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,0541,4772,577
Full-time1,8077301,077
Part-tme2,2477471,500
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,932 White (72.32%), 153 Black/African American (3.77%), 153 Hispanic (3.77%), 99 Asian (2.44%), and 717 students with other races. 432 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,0541,4772,577
American Indian/Native American1002674
Asian993366
Black/African American1537281
Hispanic15348105
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White2,9329781,954
Two More1384296
Un-Known462620
Non-resident Alien432252180
University of North Dakota offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,067 graduate students (50.99% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 895 graduate students (22.08% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total4,054
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,067
Enrolled Some Online Courses895
Not in Online Courses1,092
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at University of North Dakota. 1,029 students are aged 20 to 24 (25.38% of total students), 3 students are aged below 20 (0.07%), 241 students are aged above 50 (5.94%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at University of North Dakota.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,0541,4772,577
Age 18-19303
Age 20-211081692
Age 22-24921312609
Age 25-291,123423700
Age 30-34680286394
Age 35-39488181307
Age 40-49490159331
Age 50-6422589136
Over 6416115

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