North Dakota State University is a student-focused, land-grant, research university — an economic engine that educates students, conducts primary research, creates new knowledge and advances technology. The university provides affordable access to an excellent education at a top-ranked R1 institution that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment, educating future leaders who will create solutions to national and global challenges that will shape a better world.
NDSU is ranked as an R1 university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The R1 status is Carnegie’s highest possible ranking and denotes “Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity.” Reporting $164 million in research expenditures in FY21, NDSU ranks 139 among all institutions in the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey.
NDSU conducts research across a wide variety of disciplines including food, energy, and water security; cybersecurity, life sciences, entrepreneurship and innovation, and materials.
You’ll have many educational options at NDSU. The university prepares students for life and careers in a comprehensive array of fields, including engineering, health professions, science, agriculture, arts, humanities, social sciences, human development, education and business. Our renowned faculty members are recognized as leaders in their fields and directly involve students in world-class research.
NDSU has a national reputation for excellence in education, research and service. The university has a positive and lasting effect on the lives of students and the vitality of the community, state, region and nation.