Saturday, November 07, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

University of North Dakota

Work University Station Grand Forks, ND 58202
Work(800) 225-5863
Web site: http://www.go.und.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
National Universities

Overview : University of North Dakota

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1883
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 10,129
Setting: urban
Endowment: $10,581,962
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: rolling
Application fee: $35
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 75.4%
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 In-state: $6,513; Out-of-state: $15,325
Mission  
School mission: What do students and alumni say about UND? Here's just a sample: "Great professors. Top-notch classes. Beautiful campus. A sense of family. Classic college town. Lots of majors. Grads get good jobs. Lifelong friends." UND enrolls 12,748 students from every state and more than 50 nations, and offers 202 fields of study, including bachelor's, master's, doctoral, law, and medical degrees, as well as the MBA. Known for its programs in medicine, aerospace, nursing, engineering, business, the arts, and more, remains true to its 1883 original vision as a university with a strong liberal arts foundation surrounded by professional and specialized programs. Globally respected faculty create a well-rounded, balanced education that fosters superior critical thinking and communication skills. It is located in Grand Forks, a classic college town of 50,000, just hours from Minneapolis and Winnipeg. Community UND's student-centered approach helps students succeed, with top-notch faculty, advisors, and student services. You can join one of nearly 300 student organizations, take part in service-oriented learning and internships, study abroad, conduct research with professors, and enjoy living and learning. One of the best Wellness Centers (http://wellness.und.edu/) in the nation, Division I athletics (http://www.fightingsioux.com/), including the finest collegiate hockey venue in the nation, and lots of activities help students stay engaged and active. Students take part in projects that have ranged from building a spacesuit prototype, a hydrogen-powered car, write and produce a magazine, and AgCam, which has been launched on the International Space Station.

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