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North Dakota State University
(NDSU)
About
North Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. It was founded as North Dakota Agricultural College in 1890 as the state's land-grant university. As of 2021, NDSU offers 94 undergraduate majors, 146 undergraduate degree programs, 5 undergraduate certificate programs, 84 undergraduate minors, 87 master's degree programs, 51 doctoral de...
North Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. It was founded as North Dakota Agricultural College in 1890 as the state's land-grant university. As of 2021, NDSU offers 94 undergraduate majors, 146 undergraduate degree programs, 5 undergraduate certificate programs, 84 undergraduate minors, 87 master's degree programs, 51 doctoral degree programs of study, and 210 graduate certificate programs. It is classified among "R1-Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 15 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,461
- Staff
- 2,534
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 314 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =476 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 949 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,270 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,033 | 34.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of North Dakota State University?
North Dakota State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1301-1400, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,372.
When was North Dakota State University founded?
North Dakota State University was founded in 1890.
What are the top subjects at North Dakota State University?
Top subjects at North Dakota State University include: Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Science, Agriculture & Forestry, Ecology.
Where is North Dakota State University located?
North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, United States.