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North Dakota Colleges & Universities
- North Dakota University System (NDUS Application Portal)
- North Dakota State University
- University of North Dakota
- Minot State University
- Valley City State University
- Dickinson State University
- Mayville State University
- Bismarck State College
- University of Mary (Private College)
- University of Jamestown (Private College)
2-Year & Community / Technical Colleges
NDSCS ♦ Lake Region State College ♦ Dakota College at Bottineau
Moorhead & Nearby Minnesota Colleges
- Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Concordia College
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Wisconsin & Minnesota Colleges (Regional Search)
Apply to Colleges
- Common App
- NDUS Application (for North Dakota schools)
- College Application Essay Prompts
- Go Directly to the College or University Website to apply
National College Search Tools
- College Board BigFuture Search
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Compare colleges by cost, graduation rates, and expected salaries)
- Niche College Search (EXPLORE Top-Ranked Colleges such as Yale, Stanford, Duke etc..)
Study Abroad Opportunities
- CIEE
- Education First
- College-Sponsored Study Abroad Programs
Understanding College Options
Public vs. Private Colleges
- Public colleges are funded by the state and usually cost less for in-state students
- Private colleges are independently funded and may cost more, but often offer scholarships
4-Year Colleges & Universities
- Offer bachelor’s degrees (and sometimes graduate degrees)
- Example: North Dakota State University
2-Year Colleges (Community & Technical Colleges)
- Offer associate degrees and certificates
- Often more affordable and flexible
- Can transfer to a 4-year college later
Technical Schools
- Focus on career training (hands-on fields like healthcare, trades, IT)
- Programs are usually shorter and career-focused
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