University of North Dakota is a public institution that was founded in
1883.
It
has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,724,
its setting is urban,
and the campus size is 548 acres.
It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.
University of North Dakota's ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges
is National Universities,
168.
Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,508 (2013-14); out-of-state
tuition and fees are $17,794 (2013-14).
The University of North Dakota is located in the city of Grand Forks on
the eastern edge of the state, just a few miles from the Minnesota
border. Students at the University of North Dakota can study in more
than 200 academic fields, including graduate programs in business, law, engineering and education. The University of North Dakota, which is often abbreviated to UND, also has a highly ranked rural medicine program in its School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Outside the classroom, students can join more than 200 campus clubs,
get involved in Greek life and participate in student government.
Student athletes can play at the intramural level or try out for North
Dakota varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I in
various conferences. Notable UND alumni include Chuck Klosterman, author
of several books including "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture
Manifesto," and Sally Smith, CEO of the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant
franchise.
What do students and alumni say about UND? Here is just a
sample: Great professors. Top-notch classes. Beautiful campus. A sense
of family. Classic college town. Lots of majors. Grads get good jobs.
Lifelong friends.
UND enrolls 15,143 students from every state,
ten Canadian provinces, and more than 60 nations, and offers more than
220 fields of study, including bachelors, masters, doctoral, law, and
medical degrees, as well as the MBA. Known for its programs in
medicine, aerospace, nursing, engineering, business, the arts,unmanned
aerial systems, and more, remains true to its 1883 original vision as a
university with a strong liberal arts foundation surrounded by
professional and specialized programs. UND is one of only 47 public
universities in the nation with both accredited graduate schools of Law
and Medicine. Globally respected faculty create a well-rounded, balanced
education that fosters superior critical thinking and communication
skills. It is located in Grand Forks, a classic college town of 53,000,
just hours from Minneapolis and Winnipeg.
Community
UND's
student-centered approach helps students succeed, with top-notch
faculty, advisors, and student services. You can join one of nearly 300
student organizations, take part in service-oriented learning and
internships, study abroad, conduct research with professors, and enjoy
living and learning. One of the best Wellness Centers
http://und.edu/health-wellness/wellness/index.cfm in the nation. UND has
been named the third healthiest college in the United States by
Greatist.com, a health and fitness web site promoting wellness by
providing factual information that leads to healthier lifestyle choices.
Division I athletics ( http://undsports.com/ ), including the finest
collegiate hockey venue in the nation, and lots of activities help
students stay engaged and active. The $11.5 million Education Building
renovations, makes that facility one of the "greenest" on campus.
