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College · Catholic life on campus

North Dakota State College of Science

  • LocationWahpeton, ND
  • Type and sizePublic · 2-year · 3,140 students
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North Dakota State College of Science is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

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Academic Excellence

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Cost and value

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Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,140
Total students3,140
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$11,261
Cost of attendance (per year)$17,265
Median federal debt at graduation$12,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
55%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$50,513
Admission rate—
Students receiving Pell grants16%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Fargo

The Most Reverend John T. Folda, Bishop of Fargo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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