University of North Dakota

University Station
Grand Forks, ND 58202
http://www.und.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1883
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students10,498
Endowment8,697,873
Application DeadlineJuly 1
Application Fee35
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineJuly 1
Tuition5,792 in-state, 13,786 out-of-state
Room/Board5,596
Services
Associated FirmsThe University of North Dakota, Altru Health System and Altru Hospital, Grand Forks Public School District, Department of Transportation-FAA, United States Air Force/Army/Navy, MeritCare Hospital,Airline Industry, Cargil, Great Plains Software, Mayo Clini
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsNorth Dakota Museum of Art,Chester Fritz Auditorium,Hughes Fine Arts, Burtness Theatre, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences,Mining Mineral Resources Research Institute,Energy Research Center,Remote Sensing Institute,Aviation Facilities,Meteorology Data Center, Atmospherium, Skalicky Tech Incubator, Ina Mae Rude Center, US Weather Bureau Observation Station, Atmospherium, Aerospace Sciences Center, Pilot and ATC Training, CRAY Supercomputer, International Student Center, Center for Innovation-UND Rural Technology Center, Wellness Center, Center of Excellence in Neurosciences-Medical School, Ralph Engelstad Arena, Center for Innovation, Writing Center, University Technology Park, Information, Technology Systems and Services, The Josephone Campbell Recital Hall, Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsNorth Dakota Museum of Art,Chester Fritz Auditorium,Hughes Fine Arts, Burtness Theatre, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences,Mining Mineral Resources Research Institute,Energy Research Center,Remote Sensing Institute,Aviation Facilities,Meteorology Data Center, Atmospherium, Skalicky Tech Incubator, Ina Mae Rude Center, US Weather Bureau Observation Station, Atmospherium, Aerospace Sciences Center, Pilot and ATC Training, CRAY Supercomputer, International Student Center, Center for Innovation-UND Rural Technology Center, Wellness Center, Center of Excellence in Neurosciences-Medical School, Ralph Engelstad Arena, Center for Innovation, Writing Center, University Technology Park, Information, Technology Systems and Services, The Josephone Campbell Recital Hall, Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Periodical Subs15,763
# of Books1,410,209
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two years87%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities8%
Campus Size550 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing29%
College housing typescoed dorms (9%), women's dorms (8%), men's dorms (9%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (2%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (63%)
Popular EventsPotato Bowl, Time Out and Wacipi Week(annual Pow-Wow), Homecoming Parade, Writers Conference, Ye Olde Christmasse Feaste, Spring Concert, Sports, Hockey Games, Honors Day, Hockey Games - Sioux-Gopher series, football-tailgating, involvement expo;
Nearest AirportGrand Forks (5), Minneapolis (300)
Nearest TrainGrand Forks (2)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCN/A
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations230
# of fraternities13
# of sororities7
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities8%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Dakota Student (twice a week)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Eta Rho, Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Tau, Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Delta Pi Epsilon, Delta Theta Phi, Epsilon Pi Tau, Eta Kappa Nu, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Gamma Theta Upsilon, Golden Key National Honor Society, International Honorary for Leaders in University Apartment Community, Magna Iota, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Epsilon, The Order of the Coif, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Omega Pi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Pi Theta Epsilon, Psi Chi, Sigma Alpha Iota, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Sigma Iota Epsilon, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Upsilon, Sigma Xi, Society of Professional Journalists, National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Tau Beta Pi;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry Asso. , Christus Rex Lutheran Campus Ministry(the Evangelical Lutheran Church in American, Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel(the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center(Campus Catholic Ministry), FOCUS, United Campus Ministry, American Baptist, Episcopal, Moravian, Presbyterian(U. S. A), United Church of Christ, United Methodist Churchs, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ International, Baha'i, and Muslim Student Asso.
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Council, Hispanic-American Council, Indian Asso. , Indians Into Medicine (INMED), Student Asso. , Native American Business Leaders, Chinese Student Asso. , Far East Alliance, Nordic Club, International Student Organization;
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) concert, jazz, marching, and pep bands, symphony orchestra, music ensembles, choral groups, musical theatre, drama, advertising team, university program council, management club, occupational therapy club, French, German, and Russian clubs. American Association of Airport Executives, American Medical Student Association, Dakota Space Society, Wilderness Pilots Association, academic, political, professional, service, and special interest groups