For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 community colleges serving 11,699 students in North Dakota (6 public colleges and 5 private colleges).
For North Dakota community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,431 per year for in-state students and $7,084 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $10,764 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo.
North Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 70% (majority Black and Asian) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(ND) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
1%
Black
4%
White
30%
Hawaiian
51%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
5%
Top Ranked North Dakota Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
Private for-profit
4377 15th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 451-9100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 451-9100
| 128 students
214 1st Ave
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-4415
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-4415
| 248 students
The Hair Academy
Private for-profit
2101 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-3547
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-3547
| 71 students
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo
Private for-profit
3223 13 AVE S, Ste A
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9910
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9910
| 60 students
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
Private for-profit
2011 South Washington ST
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 235-9910
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 235-9910
| 36 students
1801 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600
| 1,621 students
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
| 2,802 students
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Private for-profit
4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in North Dakota?
There are 11 community colleges serving 11,699 students in North Dakota.
How much do community colleges cost in North Dakota?
For North Dakota community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,431 per year for in-state students and $7,084 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $10,764 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in North Dakota?
The best top ranked community colleges in North Dakota include The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo.
What is community college diversity score in North Dakota?
North Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in North Dakota?
Community colleges in North Dakota are approximately 70% minority students (majority Black and Asian).
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