Best mid-size colleges in North Dakota
Colleges with 2,000 to 10,000 undergraduates, ranked by Compass Score.
Best mid-size colleges in North Dakota4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in North Dakota.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- 2,000 to 10,000 undergraduate students (federal enrollment).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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University of Mary
Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit#2 in North Dakota
- 2,650 undergraduates
- 67% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck State College | $10,270 | $11,533 | $54,277 | 47% |
| University of Mary | $17,770 | $24,000 | $60,909 | 67% |
| North Dakota State University | $15,543 | $23,199 | $62,203 | 64% |
| Minot State University | $12,703 | $19,609 | $51,759 | 45% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
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