About
Source: https://www.ndsu.edu/about
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:34
About
Skip to main content
About NDSU
At North Dakota State University, we believe in the power of the present. This is not just a time, but a place where innovation thrives, futures are transformed and the potential of our Herd is unleashed.
1890
NDSU was founded
11,952
Students enrolled Fall 2025
104,000
NDSU Alumni
This is NDSU
From major milestones to everyday moments, here’s a look back at a year full of Bison pride.
Serving the Land and the People of North Dakota
Our mission at NDSU is to provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research as a leading R1 research institution and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world. NDSU ensures exceptional education is accessible to all, fostering a welcoming environment where individuals collaborate respectfully and responsibly.
From Our Roots to Your Horizon
Founded in 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College, we became the state's only land-grant institution dedicated to agricultural research and education. Over the decades, our institution grew beyond our agricultural roots. In 1960, after a 40-year effort, NDAC officially became North Dakota State University, reflecting the increasing field of study breadth. Today NDSU serves as an economic engine, conducting groundbreaking research, creating new knowledge and advancing technology that benefits the state and beyond.
More about history and traditions at NDSU
103
Undergraduate majors
120
Graduate programs
35
Average class size
17:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
Top five undergraduate majors:
Business, health professions, engineering, agriculture and family and consumer sciences
View more institutional highlights
Where Purpose Meets Community
At the crossroads of opportunity and ability, we connect individuals and inspire collaboration.
A Vibrant Community
On campus, friendships grow and ideas thrive. Students get involved through jobs, clubs, leadership and volunteer programs, and hundreds of organizations and events. From campus life to Bison Athletics, there are endless ways to connect, get involved and show your Bison pride.
Bison Life
In the Heart of the Upper Midwest
Located in Fargo, North Dakota’s largest city, NDSU offers a supportive campus in a vibrant, fast-growing region. Fargo-Moorhead blends small-town comfort with big-city energy and is consistently ranked among the best places to live.
Fargo & the Community
Connecting Education & Industry
NDSU’s industry partnerships help shape a responsive education that meets workforce needs. Through hands-on experience, applied research and early networking opportunities, students gain real-world skills while contributing to regional innovation and economic growth.
Industry Relations
Transforming Futures through Service
NDSU Extension empowers North Dakotans through science-based education in areas like agriculture, wellness and 4-H youth development. With a presence in every county, Extension brings research-backed programs directly to communities across the state.
NDSU Extension
One Herd. One Standard.
NDSU Athletics competes at the NCAA Division I level, bringing pride and national recognition to the university and the state of North Dakota. Our student-athletes excel not only in competition, but also in the classroom and community — embodying the resilience, leadership and teamwork that define the Bison spirit.
Cheer on the Bison
Football moves to FBS Mountain West
From the President’s Office
Rick Berg serves as interim president of NDSU, providing leadership and continuity as the university advances its mission. His focus is on supporting student success, strengthening research and innovation and fostering partnerships that drive economic growth and community impact.
Visit the Office of the President
Your Future, Our Focus
Our students are doing amazing things in the workforce after they graduate. Every year the Career and Advising Center publishes an employment report of graduates with baccalaureate degrees to showcase how many are entering the workforce, what their salary is and how many are furthering their education.
Career Outcomes Report
A Hub of Exciting Activity
Students, staff and faculty are making impacts across campus and the community every day. Check out some of the recent coverage on these amazing stories.
NDSU News
About
Page manager
Skip to main content
About NDSU
At North Dakota State University, we believe in the power of the present. This is not just a time, but a place where innovation thrives, futures are transformed and the potential of our Herd is unleashed.
1890
NDSU was founded
11,952
Students enrolled Fall 2025
104,000
NDSU Alumni
This is NDSU
From major milestones to everyday moments, here’s a look back at a year full of Bison pride.
Serving the Land and the People of North Dakota
Our mission at NDSU is to provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research as a leading R1 research institution and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world. NDSU ensures exceptional education is accessible to all, fostering a welcoming environment where individuals collaborate respectfully and responsibly.
From Our Roots to Your Horizon
Founded in 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College, we became the state's only land-grant institution dedicated to agricultural research and education. Over the decades, our institution grew beyond our agricultural roots. In 1960, after a 40-year effort, NDAC officially became North Dakota State University, reflecting the increasing field of study breadth. Today NDSU serves as an economic engine, conducting groundbreaking research, creating new knowledge and advancing technology that benefits the state and beyond.
More about history and traditions at NDSU
103
Undergraduate majors
120
Graduate programs
35
Average class size
17:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
Top five undergraduate majors:
Business, health professions, engineering, agriculture and family and consumer sciences
View more institutional highlights
Where Purpose Meets Community
At the crossroads of opportunity and ability, we connect individuals and inspire collaboration.
A Vibrant Community
On campus, friendships grow and ideas thrive. Students get involved through jobs, clubs, leadership and volunteer programs, and hundreds of organizations and events. From campus life to Bison Athletics, there are endless ways to connect, get involved and show your Bison pride.
Bison Life
In the Heart of the Upper Midwest
Located in Fargo, North Dakota’s largest city, NDSU offers a supportive campus in a vibrant, fast-growing region. Fargo-Moorhead blends small-town comfort with big-city energy and is consistently ranked among the best places to live.
Fargo & the Community
Connecting Education & Industry
NDSU’s industry partnerships help shape a responsive education that meets workforce needs. Through hands-on experience, applied research and early networking opportunities, students gain real-world skills while contributing to regional innovation and economic growth.
Industry Relations
Transforming Futures through Service
NDSU Extension empowers North Dakotans through science-based education in areas like agriculture, wellness and 4-H youth development. With a presence in every county, Extension brings research-backed programs directly to communities across the state.
NDSU Extension
One Herd. One Standard.
NDSU Athletics competes at the NCAA Division I level, bringing pride and national recognition to the university and the state of North Dakota. Our student-athletes excel not only in competition, but also in the classroom and community — embodying the resilience, leadership and teamwork that define the Bison spirit.
Cheer on the Bison
Football moves to FBS Mountain West
From the President’s Office
Rick Berg serves as interim president of NDSU, providing leadership and continuity as the university advances its mission. His focus is on supporting student success, strengthening research and innovation and fostering partnerships that drive economic growth and community impact.
Visit the Office of the President
Your Future, Our Focus
Our students are doing amazing things in the workforce after they graduate. Every year the Career and Advising Center publishes an employment report of graduates with baccalaureate degrees to showcase how many are entering the workforce, what their salary is and how many are furthering their education.
Career Outcomes Report
A Hub of Exciting Activity
Students, staff and faculty are making impacts across campus and the community every day. Check out some of the recent coverage on these amazing stories.
NDSU News
About
Page manager