Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Rasmussen University-North Dakota is a small independent baccalaureate institution located in Fargo, North Dakota, with an undergraduate enrollment of 52. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a self-governed institution, it operates within the broader North Dakota postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. Admission follows an open-enrollment model, meaning no minimum academic credentials are required for entry into most programs — applicants who meet basic eligibility requirements are accepted. The 4-year graduation rate is 45%, near the national average. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $39,080. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $20,899. The student-to-faculty ratio is 4:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.