Private For-Profit Bachelor's Strong 71/100

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

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Fargo, North Dakota

About Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Rasmussen University-North Dakota is a private for-profit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Fargo, North Dakota. It enrolls 52 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Acceptance
Graduation
38.6%
Net Price
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,080
Enrollment
52
Student : Faculty
1:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Academic Calendar Quarter

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong
71/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes 63
Value
Affordability 48
Selectivity

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Rasmussen University-North Dakota.

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Rasmussen University-North Dakota isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Net-price data is not yet reported for this school.

Average Net Price
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
68%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees
$13,957
Room & Board (off-campus)
$10,269
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$7,119

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,900
10% percentile
$3,668
25% percentile
$20,899
Median percentile
$19,987
75% percentile
$29,799
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $13,000 ↓ $7,899
No Pell $13,000 ↓ $7,899
Dependent students $9,834 ↓ $11,065
Independent students $14,000 ↓ $6,899
Female students $13,000 ↓ $7,899
Male students $12,500 ↓ $8,399
Pell recipients: 17.3% (3,606 students)No Pell: 17.3% (3,606 students)Dependent students: 13.1% (2,728 students)Independent students: 18.6% (3,884 students)Female students: 17.3% (3,606 students)Male students: 16.6% (3,468 students)Overall Median$20,899
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $6,334, less than completers ($20,899), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

39% of full-time students who enrolled at Rasmussen University-North Dakota graduate within six years, and 100% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate
39%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
100%
Returning for their second year
What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Rasmussen University-North Dakota earn a median of $39,080 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$39,080
Earning > $25K
64%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$38,500$39,500$40,500$41,000$42,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$31,600

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$45,900

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.


By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)
$30,000

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)
$38,100

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)
$36,900

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $14,300, about 31% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt 25.6 pts across 6 years
41%1yr47.7%3yr54.8%5yr66.6%7yr
What this signals: Moderate. Only 67% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Rasmussen University-North Dakota is home to 52 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 48% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled
52
Part-Time
27%
First-Generation
48%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
White 46.2% 24
Black 36.5% 19
Asian 7.7% 4
Hispanic 1.9% 1
Other 1.9% 1
White: 46.2% (24 students)Black: 36.5% (19 students)Asian: 7.7% (4 students)Hispanic: 1.9% (1 students)Other: 1.9% (1 students)Total52

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Rasmussen University-North Dakota. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Midsize City Fargo, North Dakota
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
55% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Quarter scheduling structure
Designation
Branch campus

What You Can Study

Rasmussen University-North Dakota offers a varied set of programs: 16 distinct programs across 8 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

4 Programs
5 Programs
1 Program
1 Program
1 Program
1 Program
  • Human $49K ($35K–$63K)

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Rasmussen University-North Dakota is 1:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Student : Faculty
1:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Avg Faculty Salary
$58,705
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

7 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
Instructors 7 100% $58,705

Pros & Cons of Rasmussen University-North Dakota

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Rasmussen University-North Dakota tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS
  • Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
  • Tight-knit, close community feel
  • Strong first-year retention
  • First-gen-friendly student body
CONS
  • Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
  • Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
  • Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
  • Most students take on federal loans
  • No graduate programs offered at this institution
Best for: Based on the data, Rasmussen University-North Dakota is a fit for students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Rasmussen University-North Dakota.

What is Rasmussen University-North Dakota known for?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota is best known for its programs in Nursing, Nursing, Practical Nursing. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
What do Rasmussen University-North Dakota graduates earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entering Rasmussen University-North Dakota are $39,080, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.
Is Rasmussen University-North Dakota accredited?
Yes. Rasmussen University-North Dakota is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Rasmussen University-North Dakota?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota enrolls 52 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.
What is the graduation rate at Rasmussen University-North Dakota?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota graduates 39% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
Is Rasmussen University-North Dakota a public or private college?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota is a Private For-Profit institution.
Where is Rasmussen University-North Dakota located?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
What programs does Rasmussen University-North Dakota offer?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota offers 16 distinct programs. The most popular include Nursing, Nursing, Practical Nursing.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Rasmussen University-North Dakota?
The student-to-faculty ratio at Rasmussen University-North Dakota is 1:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

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