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campus size and demographics
campus size and demographics
NDSU currently serves 12,242 students from 49 states and 74 countries (roughly 1,902 graduate students and 762 international students)
The part of campus that students typically use is 3 blocks (12th Ave. N to 15th Ave. N) by 5 blocks (18th St. to University Dr.)
Our downtown campus of three buildings includes Barry Hall (College of Business and Dept. of Agribusiness & Applied Economics), Renaissance Hall (Architecture and Visual Arts programs), and Klai Hall (Landscape Architecture).
NDSU has over 101,000 alumni living around the world
student focused
student focused
A vast majority of classes are taught by professors; TA’s are there more to help than to teach entire courses
60% of the classes at NDSU have 30 students or less
Most English and basic speaking courses are 25 students or fewer
There are approximately 300 student organizations on campus
Two weeks into every semester, there is a student organization fair and a part-time job fair. If you are interested in getting involved on campus, this is a great way to do so.
Technology is a high priority and is incorporated into most classroom facilities
Students have access to over 700 computers on campus
NDSU has both PC & Mac operating systems for whatever students are more comfortable using
Wireless connection to printers
Both black/white and color printing throughout campus
The entire campus is wireless
NDSU has very high retention rates from first year to second year, averaging around 79%
Students may ride the Metro Area Transit (MATBUS) free of charge, or may use their parking permit to park in designated lots at each of the other two campuses.
The Spectrum (student-run campus newspaper) has been in print since 1896. NDSU also has a student-run radio station (KNDS 96.3 Thunder Radio) and TV station (Bison Information Network).
land grant
land grant
The Morrill Act of 1862 established the Land Grant university system. NDSU is North Dakota's Land Grant University.
NDSU operates extension centers in each county in North Dakota.
Much of the research being done at NDSU directly affects the knowledge base and economy of North Dakota.
research university
research university
NDSU has been listed in the top 100 research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, chemistry, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.
Since 1999, NDSU has generated more than $1 billion for North Dakota’s economy. Many of those dollars were generated from research.
ndsu history
ndsu history
Founded in 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College – Became NDSU in 1960
Nicknames: Farmers, then Aggies
North Dakota State University's athletic teams have progressed from the "Farmers" in the 1890's to the "Aggies" in the early 1900's to the "Bison," NDSU's current athletic symbol. In 1919, head football coach Stan Borleske developed it because he and members of the football team didn't like being known as "Aggies." Borleske wanted a strong and fierce mascot. The "Bison" was a logical choice. The great animals once roamed the North Dakota prairie in vast numbers, and over the years Bison athletic teams added an additional name, The "Thundering Herd". The name was officially changed to the Bison in 1922.
school spirit
school spirit
School Colors: Yellow and Green
Nickname: Bison
School Mascot: Thundar
Our fight song is “On Bison” and is played at 9:00, 12:00, and 5:00 from the bell tower on top of Ladd Hall.
president cook
president cook
Dr. David Cook is the president of the university. He is passionate about the importance of education. Cook grew up in Iowa and attended Iowa State University in Ames for his undergrad. He is a first-generation college student. He’s had a broad career in higher education as an administrator, faculty member, and researcher. He has extensive experience in strategy, economic development, branding, and political and industrial collaboration in higher education. Cook lives with his wife, Kate, and their two dogs, Lola and Motley. They have three children.
If you see President Cook during a tour, make sure to wave!
fargo-moorhead
fargo-moorhead
The Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area has a population of 250,000+ people, with roughly 25,000 college students.
There is always something to do on campus but the Fargo-Moorhead area also offers a great variety of attractions. Many businesses and restaurants in town offer student discounts.
north dakota
north dakota
North Dakota’s population is around 780,000
Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota
Bismarck, ND is the capital of ND
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