by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for International Students in North Dakota ranking.
We analyzed 8 colleges and universities across North Dakota to determine which were the best for international students in North Dakota. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall quality and the total number of international students at the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another.
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See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our analysis found North Dakota State University - Main Campus to be the best school for international students in North Dakota in this year’s ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 2,568 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.9% are international. Students studying at North Dakota State University come from such countries as India, China, and Bangladesh.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Dakota helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for international students in North Dakota. UND is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 2,097 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UND are China, Canada, and Japan.
Out of the 8 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mary landed the #3 spot on the list. UMary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 602 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 0.1% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Canada, United Kingdom, and Nepal come to UMary to study.
A rank of #4 on our list means Minot State University is a great place for international students in North Dakota working on their bachelor’s degree. MSU is located in Minot, North Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 561 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 10.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at MSU come from such countries as Canada, Nigeria, and South Korea.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Jamestown. The school came in at #5 in this year’s ranking. UJ is located in Jamestown, North Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 5.6% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UJ come from such countries as Canada, United Kingdom, and Mexico.
With a ranking of #6, Dickinson State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Colleges for international Students in North Dakota. Dickinson, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 268 students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.9% are international. Students from as far away as Nigeria, Canada, and Nepal come to DSU to study.
Valley City State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for international Students in North Dakota ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Valley City, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 295 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 1.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Canada, Australia, and Saint Lucia come to Valley City State University to study.
Mayville State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for international Students in North Dakota list. Mayville State University is a small public school located in Mayville, North Dakota that handed out 240 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.6% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Mayville State University come from such countries as Canada, Honduras, and Australia.
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Footnotes
*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 8 schools only.
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