Campus & Student Life at University of North Dakota

Home to about 9,796 undergraduates in 2020, UND is a large, public university located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UND offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UND can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UND Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UND Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UND Disability Services.

UND for the Military

While not a "service academy", UND does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UND Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UND for Veterans Guide.

UND offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UND does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of North Dakota

UND offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of North Dakota

UND has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,796 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,173 (73.2%). Part-time attendance was 2,623 (26.8%).

University of North Dakota is Ranked #573 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UND receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UND #573 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UND by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UND Diversity Guide.

University of North Dakota Competes in the NCAA

UND has a total of 510 student athletes, 266 men and 244 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of North Dakota Athletics