North Dakota State University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	14,399

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	11,911

Women	5,173	43%
Men	6,738	57%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	80	1%
Asian	170	1%
African American / Black	256	2%
Hispanic	125	1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6	<1%
White	10,396	87%
Two or More Races	130	1%
International	609	5%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	139	1%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do NDSU undergraduates call home?

North Dakota	46%
Other US States & Territories	50%
Other Countries	4%

How old are NDSU undergraduates?
Average Age	21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	9%