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Best Public Administration Colleges in North Dakota

8 accredited institutions in North Dakota offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8
Colleges
558
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in North Dakota

1
PublicMaster's
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
261
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$9,237
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Minot State University
Minot
153
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$7,168
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Mary
Bismarck
45
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$19,084
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$14,484
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitAssociate's
United Tribes Technical College
Bismarck
27
Graduates/yr
$3,220
Tuition
$3,988
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicAssociate's
Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Fort Totten
27
Graduates/yr
$3,600
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Bismarck State College
Bismarck
21
Graduates/yr
$4,167
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicBachelor's
Valley City State University
Valley City
18
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$6,619
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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8
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo
6
Graduates/yr
$10,957
Tuition
$16,464
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Public Administration in North Dakota

North Dakota has 8 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 558 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for North Dakota residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.